Jasmin R
11/10/2023 10:30 PM
The largest body of water nearby would be the Fraser River! However, I am not sure if this would be the same water that my drain flows into. I would love to find out more about this!
Jasmin R
"I look forward to learning more about how I can improve my daily living habits in order to help the environment. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,083 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO119meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO56organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO355minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO265minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO34disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO270gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0water collection systeminstalled
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UP TO289minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10donationsmade
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UP TO10advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO474minutesspent outdoors
Jasmin's actions
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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 Collect Rain WaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 10:23 PMI definitely feel more motivated to pay attention to other water sources in my household that may be leaky or not as efficient and to be more mindful of the amount of water that I am using (showers, dishes, laundry). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 10:17 PMI live near areas in the lower mainland that are prone to flooding. Many of my friends had to evacuate during the floods and this was/has been a major water concern in our area. The other day, our drain was full of leaves and the water had rose to a concerning height as the rain was very heavy. This reminds me to be mindful about the area that I live in and to ensure that drains and the other features of my area are kept safe to prevent flooding. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Raise Money For a NonprofitHow do/can Ecochallenge.org programs help you develop a stronger sense of community?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 6:58 PMThe ecochallenge has helped develop a stronger sense of community through sharing connections and comments in the discussion posts! I have enjoyed reading everyone’s reflections and I appreciate all of the encouraging comments :) -
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 12:35 PMYesterday I donated some clothes to MCC! I also went thrift shopping and bought some new clothes! I try to donate and thrift clothes as often as I can! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 12:32 PMThe higher income in richer countries may be an indicator of their higher meat consumption. The production and distribution of meat can be harmful to the planet through the release of greenhouse gases which contributes to global warming and pollution in the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 12:24 PMSometimes when I see or hear the word “creativity” I think of doing more / putting in extra effort. However, simplicity can help form creativity into something that may be easier to approach. For example, if we clear distractions, focus on one thing at a time, and simplify directions we may be able to complete tasks more efficiently!
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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?
Jasmin R 11/09/2023 8:54 PMI often get headaches or feel tired after looking at screens for long periods of time. In implementing this challenge, I felt a lot more refreshed as I encouraged myself to go on a walk or organize instead of staying on my laptop! It was easy to find activities and I overall felt more motivated!-
Samantha Gibbs 11/10/2023 12:13 PMI do too! It can be really hard to avoid screens for me, since I spend the majority of my workday in front of a computer. Then I go home to do my schoolwork and continue working on my computer, so as a practice, I try to take a lot of breaks to get away from my computer! If I can't, I try to follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 ft. away for 20 seconds I find it helps, especially if you are able to look outside!
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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?
Jasmin R 11/09/2023 8:50 PMI appreciated this quote and it reminded me of the importance of celebrating the big successes but also the little successes. Celebration also ties into expressing gratitude and being thankful which I think is very important :) -
Jasmin R 11/09/2023 8:41 PMThis week, the campus ecochallenge has been going well! I feel like I have had a bit more time to complete some of the reflection questions as well as read some of the other reflections and comments! I will definitely miss having this challenge but I am excited to continue reflecting on myself and my contributions to the environment day to day.