Ryan Stoker
4/19/2019 7:05 AM
I usually buy bamboo cutting boards and chopsticks, or metal chopsticks.
Ryan Stoker
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 573 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO95milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO95milestraveled by bus
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UP TO40minutesspent learning
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UP TO74pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO38zero-waste mealsconsumed
Ryan's actions
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.89 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 QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Ryan Stoker 4/19/2019 6:57 AMI hate getting paper bank statements. I used this as inspiration to log in and change my settings. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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Ryan Stoker 4/17/2019 11:49 AMPretty good. 12 more characters. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
Ryan Stoker 4/10/2019 9:44 AMThey are a drop in the bucket compared to large scale pollution. I don't worry about it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?