Aidan Cohen
4/21/2025 8:53 PM
I thought about what I strive for, even when I struggle to demonstrate such actions. They are: Compassion, Drive, Enjoyment, Creativity, and Community.
Aidan Cohen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 651 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO144pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO21plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO270gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO515minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO75minutesspent learning
Aidan's actions
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 200 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Simplicity
Core Values
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Aidan Cohen 4/21/2025 8:55 PMThis is it, everyone! Let's get these points up!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
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Aidan Cohen 4/21/2025 8:51 PMUsing a re-usable water bottle has been so easy and genuinely helpful to incorporate into my day-to-day routine! -
Aidan Cohen 4/21/2025 8:48 PMWe got this guys! It's not a CHALLENGE... get your ECO on! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?
Aidan Cohen 4/14/2025 11:28 AMOver the weekend, I watched "The Fight" with my group members as it directly relates to our presentation on the ACLU. It goes into depth about the battles that many humans fight for themselves and for others and the ACLU's role. It made me feel privileged and enlightened, especially as it went into more depth than our office visit. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Aidan Cohen 4/14/2025 11:17 AMToday I practiced gratitude for those around me rather than just the Earth, as I have recently been doing. I realized the comfort I feel in my family and friends and how that has been the main factor in creating the person I am today. I found this exercise to be extremely fulfilling and enjoyable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Aidan Cohen 4/12/2025 1:32 PMBeing with nature and focusing on the environment around me enabled me to appreciate the world around me. We get so wrapped up in our day-to-day tasks and routines that we forget to show gratitude for the world around us. This exercise allowed me to remove myself from my normal routine and connect with the Earth! -
Aidan Cohen 4/09/2025 5:57 PMLet's use mugs! No need to keep wasting cups when you can have your own mug every day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Aidan Cohen 4/09/2025 5:56 PMNot taking super long showers saves water and not keeping the A/C on, especially when I am not in my room, saves energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Aidan Cohen 4/08/2025 9:03 AMSome of the barriers are buying water due to convenience and I have able to ease this habit of mine by carrying my own water bottle or mug and filling it at one of the many convenient filtered water fountains all around campus whenever I need.