Sunshine Pugh
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 801 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1,035gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO10minutesspent exercising
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
Sunshine's actions
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.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
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
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.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
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 QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Sunshine Pugh 4/15/2019 4:30 PMbenches and trees are a great addition to walking paths! also having areas of open green to plop down and signs/croswalks at busy intersections. I have enjoyed walking when the sun is out and feeling it on my face and the patterns the leaves make onto paths or sidewalks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Sunshine Pugh 4/14/2019 8:59 AMwell I'm feeling distressed or concerned about climate change the best thing I can do to relieve that is to go outside and appreciate nature for awhile. I will usually bring a paper bag and pick up trash along the way in my neighborhood and in the city.-
Karuna Li 4/17/2019 7:48 PMThe way I address my feelings is by doing something. That might entail getting involved with activists such as the Sunrise Movement. At least then, I am busy and can take my mind off the panic and feel like I am doing my own little work toward helping the planet.
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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?
Sunshine Pugh 4/09/2019 3:15 PMEvery faucet should have low flow! it's so simple to install and inexpensive.-
Sarah Duffer 4/11/2019 12:17 PMYou're presently the second ranked student in the EcoChallenge! Great work, Sunshine!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Fix Leaky FaucetsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
Sunshine Pugh 4/09/2019 3:14 PMthere are lots of easy ways to conserve water in your home but it starts with a simple commitment to saving water. You can install low flow aerators on faucets in your home which costs less than 5$ each, you can install low flow shower heads, use less water on watering plants outside and instead buy plants suited for our climate and precipitation, take shorter showers, and always make sure the tap is turned off when you're done using it. -
Sunshine Pugh 4/07/2019 8:50 AMChocolate chip banana pancakes, my choice of vegetarian meal of the day!-
Karuna Li 4/07/2019 6:13 PMWoah. The batter is pink, how did you do that? That's cool
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Sunshine Pugh 4/06/2019 2:11 PMI mulched my yard today to to increase absorbency and save water.-
Addy Davidson 4/06/2019 4:50 PMGood work! -
Karuna Li 4/06/2019 2:34 PMOh my God I love how much you're getting into this!!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Sunshine Pugh 4/06/2019 2:10 PMI think a few of the largest impacts humans have on clean water sources are herbicide and pesticide runoff, chemical runoff from factories, and littering. People can contribute to our freshwaters cleanliness by buying organic and not dumping their trash in nature. -
Sunshine Pugh 4/06/2019 9:30 AMJust enjoyed my second vegetarian meal of the week!-
Karuna Li 4/06/2019 11:00 AMThat looks delicious! And so cute in the jar🤗 -
Lore Rosenthal 4/06/2019 10:30 AMI had a peanut and banana sandwich this morning, then a oatmeal and blueberry bar around noon.
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Sunshine Pugh 4/05/2019 3:06 PMEverything's going well so far I enjoyed my vegetarian dinner and i'm curious to see if logging my daily food waste will help me to lower how much I waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Sunshine Pugh 4/05/2019 3:04 PMI would rather spend money wasted on thrown out food on buying thrifted clothes, art supplies, and trips with friends.