joseph riley
4/09/2019 7:35 AM
How much the city is constantly changing
joseph riley
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 750 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO48milestraveled by bus
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO969gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO165minutesspent exercising
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UP TO-1.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO48meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO48milesnot traveled by car
joseph's actions
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
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
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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 CitiesWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
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joseph riley 4/08/2019 4:29 AMgood morning everyone. I joined the challenge to make a difference in our kids futures and to protect our environment. I also love a challenge. -
joseph riley 4/03/2019 4:51 AMmy challenge this morning started out good. hit the gym. took 5 minutes to learn about expiration dates. sell by dates. learned that sell by doesn't mean the food or drink is no longer good. -
joseph riley 3/27/2019 10:30 AMi'm very excited about our challenge this year and with competition with seton hall. we're coming for you. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow 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?
joseph riley 3/27/2019 10:25 AMI can incorporate the R's into my lifestyle by reusing bags and buying recycled items. reduce using lights and computers and my phone. refuse to print emails and things like that. THIS MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I'M accomplishing things and it gives me worth. -
joseph riley 3/22/2019 5:32 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
joseph riley 3/12/2019 7:32 AMwash clothes once a week, take only one shower a day. don't leave the water running while doing dishes or brushing your teeth, and washing your face. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsGood job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?
joseph riley 3/12/2019 5:50 AMI can start going paperless on a number of things starting with bill paying and not printing emails. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
joseph riley 3/12/2019 5:48 AMwe would regulate the amount of water used per household, also regulate showers and flushing of toilets as well. people need to have more knowledge of water use and waste, as well as cost.
