Jocelyn Stara
"HPU sharks mission to start make daily eco friendly actions to help the environment and to educate our peers through our actions. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,107 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO4.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO25minutesspent outdoors
Jocelyn's actions
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 4 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 5 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
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 QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 10:57 PMEating more veggies helps the planet and with everything it does for it-
Daylyn Reese 12/01/2023 11:23 AMEating less meat positively affects the environment because livestock, cows especially, are a large source of carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, livestock manure, especially chicken, is a major source of water contamination.
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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?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 10:41 PMIt wasn’t hard to get myself to do other things than be in my phone for me it gave me real motivation to get stuff done -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:48 PMThis challenge has created a sense of purpose for what I am doing! I am actually helping the environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:43 PMYou can use solar power, it is the best way to use solar and it’s eco friendly. You can also use natural light to light your house during the day -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:42 PMFor starters you can stop leaving the lights on when you leave a room. You can also turn the thermostat off when you leave for a weekend -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:41 PMI googled about where our food comes from today and it was very fascinating -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:25 PMThe more i do certain daily actions the more i am realizing how easy it is to change little things in my daily life I -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:22 PMI began this week trying not to sit on my phone while i eat and I actually am enjoying it -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:21 PMI have noticed while taking the bus is an inconvenience, it usually makes me feel good about myself and what i am doing for the environment -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:20 PMI have begun to remember to take my bags to target when i go so I don’t have to keep on buying the reusable bags and wasting them