Noah Puckett
12/11/2023 6:23 PM
Air pollution. When coal or another fossil fuel is burned for electricity, it can release things like carbon dioxide, methane, and, Nitrous Oxide, which can negatively affect human health.
Noah Puckett
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 678 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO2,650minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO172minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO360minutesspent learning
Noah's actions
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Participant Feed
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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 QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
Noah Puckett 12/11/2023 6:10 PMI grew up with it, as long as I can remember we have had a cabinet for water bottles that I've always used whenever I go anywhere. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Noah Puckett 12/11/2023 6:08 PMInstead of giving up on things like clothes or furniture we could take them apart and use the materials to make new things, like a pillow. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Noah Puckett 12/11/2023 6:07 PMIt makes me feel good and less wasteful. Also, it makes me feel like my entire family is less wasteful because none of us use plastic or paper cups. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Noah Puckett 12/11/2023 6:05 PMI notice more intricate details. Like Patterns on leaves or cracks in the sidewalk. Also, I often feel like my mind is clearer after going for a walk instead of staying in or driving. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Noah Puckett 12/11/2023 6:03 PMI am trying to shift my sleep patterns so I can go to bed earlier and wake up earlier so I can do more and feel more awake/prepared in the mornings. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Learn About Renewable EnergyWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Noah Puckett 12/11/2023 5:58 PMClimate Change. The planet heating up seems like something people should be taking more seriously and we can do that by burning less fossil fuels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Noah Puckett 12/11/2023 5:35 PMI agree, I think if we take time to celebrate the sunrise and sunset is a great way to be thankful for what we have and what we have been given. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Noah Puckett 12/11/2023 5:34 PMIn Our Area, I think we could use rainwater instead. I think the amount of water we waste needs to change, so instead of using so much, we could make our way to utilize natural water in the form of rain. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Noah Puckett 11/21/2023 3:51 PMIt addresses this transition by ensuring an ecologically sound way to transport and keep foods fresh as they are being moved.