Ethan Jones
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 473 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,290minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO424gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,215minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,810minutesspent outdoors
Ethan's actions
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 20 minutes each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go For A Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Ethan Jones 10/16/2023 6:14 PMWhen I am walking outside the fresh air feels really good and especially now on beautiful fall days its nice to get out and walk between classes or to practice and just spend some time out of the dorm or classroom. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen 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?
Ethan Jones 10/16/2023 6:13 PMIf we are more grateful for the beautiful planet we have we will feel more obligated to protect it. Just by spending more time outside we will realize how good we have it and will want to protect it more.-
Rachael Clarke 10/16/2023 8:50 PMWell said! I pick up litter way more often after I worked outside all summer!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Ethan Jones 10/16/2023 6:10 PMWe have a large river not far away so there are multiple dams generating hydroelectric power as well as two nuclear powerplants along it. It dams the river at many places which is actually not a bad thing because without it the river would be very shower and not usable for very much. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Ethan Jones 10/16/2023 6:07 PMIts easier to workout or exercise when you are with friends it makes it more enjoyable. At sports practices or something with a group of people makes exercising fun. -
Ethan Jones 10/16/2023 6:06 PMIts easy to be outside when the weather is nice but its harder on some of the rainy days we have had recently. Saving water is also easier in the Manor bathrooms because you want to be in their for as little amount of time as possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?