Morgan Shelfer

Asheville High School

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
696 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

21

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

36

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

36

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

32

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

75

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

6.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

8.0

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

45

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

14

people

helped
UP TO

60

minutes

spent outdoors

Morgan's actions

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Carry my Trash

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go by Bike

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking, or driving?

Morgan Shelfer 11/27/2023 6:36 AM

Your transportation choices affect your engagement in air and noise pollution in your community. My experience on how I travel differs with mostly time and energy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Morgan Shelfer 11/26/2023 7:34 AM

I practice self-care by being outside, being active, meditating/yoga, and spa days of course.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

Morgan Shelfer 11/26/2023 7:32 AM

Spending more time outdoors enhances your thinking, improves mental and physical health, and can make you more aware.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Carry my Trash

What one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?

Morgan Shelfer 11/26/2023 7:27 AM

I could turn off the running water when I see it, rescue clean boiling water, and take less time in the shower.

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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?

Morgan Shelfer 11/26/2023 7:21 AM

People in richer countries are able to afford clean meat and have, for the most part, passed safety regulations. The production of meat produces GHG which pollutes are air quality, and the consumption of it can cause damage to one's health.

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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?

Morgan Shelfer 11/26/2023 7:16 AM

The main source of water in NC is groundwater, you can find this out by looking at The Division of Water Resources website or talking to a worker.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Help Others

In your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?

Morgan Shelfer 11/21/2023 6:28 AM

Social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community by segregation. When People can't see others as equal to them there is never a balance or mutual relationship.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Turn it off

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

Morgan Shelfer 11/20/2023 10:03 AM

Electricity is generated from powerlines that run through where I live and is controlled by companies/corporations. I think it has a negative impact on ecosystems/land for both humans and animals.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Less Screen Time

What 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?

Morgan Shelfer 11/20/2023 9:55 AM

I took a nice walk with my dog through our neighborhood rail. I felt very cal and peaceful after but it was definitely hard to choose at first.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Morgan Shelfer 11/20/2023 9:53 AM

I get to physically interact with others and nature instead of just fastly driving by in a closed box.

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