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Welcome to Campus Ecochallenge!

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Jan Hrdina

Five Guys

"Reduce waste, save our planet"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 180 THIS WEEK
  • 237 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    80
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    17
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    6.0
    neighbors
    met
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    19
    minutes
    spent learning

Jan's actions

Nature

Listen to a Nature Podcast

I will spend 5 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Research Local Waste and Landfill Sites

I will spend 1 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Practice Gratitude for the Earth

I will spend 5 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Feedback Survey

Take the Campus Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

Tell us what you thought! Take a short survey about your experience to help us improve future events. It only takes a few minutes — and when you complete the survey, you'll earn points!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Reduce refined sugar

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 8 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About and Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 5 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Make Sure You are Registered to Vote

I will make sure I'm registered to vote. While I'm at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 4 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 3 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Meet My Neighbors

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to 1 neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 1 containers out of the landfill each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Why is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
    Jan Hrdina's avatar
    Jan Hrdina 10/02/2025 1:25 AM
    my parents are going vote in my homecountry. it is important for our society
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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    Jan Hrdina 10/02/2025 1:17 AM
    On Oʻahu, most electricity is still generated from burning imported oil, although renewable sources like solar, wind, and biomass are growing. Burning oil releases greenhouse gases and air pollution, which contribute to climate change and can harm human health.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now? What was the most challenging part of reducing refined sugar, and how did you overcome it?
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    Jan Hrdina 10/02/2025 1:16 AM
    I became more aware of how much sugar I consume.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What did you learn about your neighbors or community through this action? How can building connections with your neighbors improve your community?
    Jan Hrdina's avatar
    Jan Hrdina 10/02/2025 1:13 AM
    I learned that my neighbors share many of the same concerns and values as I do, which made me feel more connected to the community.
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