Lee Ming Chang
"Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,482 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO16plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Lee Ming's actions
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 60 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Lee Ming Chang 10/24/2018 7:59 PMReduce energy usage! We often take these necessity supply in life for granted, because in Singapore and Malaysia we are blessed with supply surplus! Time to reflect on personal footprint and reduce it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Lee Ming Chang 10/24/2018 7:57 PMSingapore and Malaysia constantly has issue on water - shortage, pollution. Climate change causes more dry season where water shortage becomes an issue. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Lee Ming Chang 10/24/2018 7:55 PMunsubscribe unnecessary email. Every email comes with carbon footprint too. -
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?
Lee Ming Chang 10/24/2018 7:54 PMCarry with hand, squeeze in bag.
So, i always had a recycled bag in my daily backpack. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Lee Ming Chang 10/24/2018 7:53 PMPeople's habit and mindset. To reduce impact on the planet we need collective action. Well i think the shift is starting :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Visit a Waste Management FacilityField trip! What a fun way to learn about our impact and consumption! What facility did you visit? What did you learn? Did you take anyone with you?
Lee Ming Chang 10/24/2018 7:52 PMTES-AMM, e waste recycling plant. We had company trip every year to this plant to learn how e-waste is recycled and how complicated the process can be. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Lee Ming Chang 10/24/2018 7:51 PMIt is not too hard to skip the straw. I can always drink without a straw. There are many things in life we can do without, all we need is a trigger to switch. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Lee Ming Chang 10/18/2018 8:04 PMYes definitely, exercise can be a social activity to get together with friends and colleagues! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Avoid refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Lee Ming Chang 10/18/2018 8:01 PMI feel that it is ok to ditch sugar in drink. The addiction is gone. -
Lee Ming Chang 10/18/2018 7:59 PMSo challenging to keep track everyday! How will try my best as possible.