Anna Mason
1/26/2024 2:05 PM
Runoff from fertilizer causes eutrophication which leads to dead zones. To improve the health of water systems we as people can make sure we are not polluting them
Anna Mason
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,397 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4,653minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO53plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO468gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,465minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO1,965minutesspent exercising
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UP TO35peoplehelped
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UP TO2,088minutesspent outdoors
Anna's actions
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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 QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Help OthersIn your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?
Anna Mason 1/24/2024 1:33 PMI think overall when there is social inequalities it just makes it so you cant form genuine connection because there is a divide among the people who you would form community with. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Anna Mason 1/19/2024 11:44 AMI decided to read outside while waiting for my class rather then work on homework. It was not too hard because it was a nice day out and also I had a long school day so I was ready for a reason to not have to work on assignments. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Anna Mason 1/19/2024 11:42 AMI would say yes that it does, Whenever I take time to spend time outside i feel more emotional charged than I would be if I did some other alternative activities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Anna Mason 1/19/2024 11:41 AMWhen I do go to the gym I go with friends, this helps me to spend time with them which is important to me.