- Upcycling - get creative by personalizing old clothes and accessories. You can add patches, embroidery, or fabric paint to make your old clothes better fit your personality and values.
- Rent or swap clothes - instead of buying new clothes, you can rent them for special occasions and swap them with others.
- Mix and match - you can mix and match your clothes to find unique ways to express your personality while getting creative.
Harjan Singh
"Mission: to make this planet a healthier place"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 85 THIS WEEK
- 966 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO4,297minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO760gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO42conversationswith people
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UP TO147peoplehelped
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UP TO2,286minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO392minutesspent learning
Harjan's actions
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Community
LEARN ABOUT TRANS, FEMME, AND NONBINARY EXPERIENCES
I will spend 45 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 75 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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 75 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Transportation
Learn More and Advocate
Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 1 friends or classmates each day about the issue.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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 QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Harjan Singh 4/13/2024 9:18 AMHere are a few ideas to get you started: