Hunter Ripmaster

"As a responsible individual, I hold the well-being of our planet in high regard and strive to take actions that bring about positive changes for the environment."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
626 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

31

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

95

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

48

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

545

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

4.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

630

minutes

spent learning

Hunter's actions

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 4 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Apartheid

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 60 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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

Hunter Ripmaster 11/30/2023 4:48 PM

I believe it addresses the transition from local food systems to modern-day global food systems in a way of talking about community, most of the articles I've read show that there is more community with a community with local foods.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Learn More about Food Apartheid

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

Hunter Ripmaster 11/16/2023 3:53 PM

It can make the community more harsh, the fight for common necessities like food is very common in places that lack the nutrition needed. Food can help a community be more resilient by supplying people with the proper substance. It can also affect your personal mood by making you a happier person.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?

Hunter Ripmaster 11/15/2023 5:57 PM

The nearest waste site is bumcombe county transfer station, the communities most near the bumcombe county transfer station are most affected by this.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Find Local Recycling Depots

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

Hunter Ripmaster 11/15/2023 5:52 PM

I found that you cant recycle a hard cover book in your normal recycling bin.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?

Hunter Ripmaster 11/13/2023 8:46 AM

I don't know, but I could find out by researching the history of the water in Asheville. I will try to find that out.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Hunter Ripmaster 11/08/2023 9:49 AM

I can go running with my friends, because I am on a team I can make new friends while working out.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?

Hunter Ripmaster 11/08/2023 9:06 AM

I can try to clean up as I go, and before I buy more things I should stop and think, "do I really need this?".

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Hunter Ripmaster 11/07/2023 9:49 AM

I am just starting to embark on this amazing mission to help the earth and me grow, so far, my ecochallenge is going amazing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Hunter Ripmaster 11/07/2023 9:38 AM

I believe that richer countries eat more meat because they have more access to clean meat. I think that eating more meat affects our planet in a negative way because we get less free range animals and more carbon admissions from animals like cows.

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