Brianna Kwan
"I want to help the Earth from being taken over by climate change (which IS real)."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 561 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO315gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO513pounds of CO2have been saved
Brianna's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Participant Feed
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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 QUESTIONMaterials Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Brianna Kwan 4/05/2019 7:06 PMA sustainable water future would be that all places around the world where people are living, have clean and drinkable water so people don't get diseases as frequently and are able to live healthy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Brianna Kwan 4/03/2019 7:18 PMThese R's make me feel like I am actually making a difference in the world because whenever the garbage people come, I always see them hauling a bunch of recyclable items. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Brianna Kwan 4/03/2019 7:04 PMI want to prioritize quality family bonding time and prioritize my time more for learning instead of being on electronics and go outdoors more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?