Muhammad Quadri
10/24/2018 11:57 AM
I usually make sure I have reusable bags in my car to avoid that or I’ll purchase a reusable bag in store if needed.
Muhammad Quadri
"To help keep the planet a better place to live in for the future generations! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 425 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO450minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO16plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO92pounds of CO2have been saved
Muhammad's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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 QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Muhammad Quadri 10/24/2018 11:56 AMI always recycle and try to use recyclable containers. Also carrying around reusable bags to make sure Im not getting plastic bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Muhammad Quadri 10/24/2018 11:54 AMMost likely save it or use it for other environmentally safe products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Muhammad Quadri 10/23/2018 11:24 AMIt’s so much less stressful than driving in the city. You get to slow down and appreciate things more. -
Muhammad Quadri 10/13/2018 9:59 AMSo far, doing pretty well with these challenges! 😅