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Jocelyn Stara

HPU sharks

"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

  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    4.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    25
    minutes
    spent 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 5 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 10:57 PM
    Eating more veggies helps the planet and with everything it does for it

    • Daylyn Reese's avatar
      Daylyn Reese 12/01/2023 11:23 AM
      Eating 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.
  • 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?

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 10:41 PM
    It 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

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:48 PM
    This challenge has created a sense of purpose for what I am doing! I am actually helping the environment
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Heat and Cool Naturally
    What are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:43 PM
    You 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 QUESTION
    Energy Adjust the Thermostat
    Your 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?

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:42 PM
    For 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

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:41 PM
    I googled about where our food comes from today and it was very fascinating

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:25 PM
    The more i do certain daily actions the more i am realizing how easy it is to change little things in my daily life I

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:22 PM
    I began this week trying not to sit on my phone while i eat and I actually am enjoying it

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:21 PM
    I 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

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    Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:20 PM
    I 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