Alex Ketchum

PCC Eco Panthers

"Reduce, reuse, recycle!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
350 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

60

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

90

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

45

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

90

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Alex's actions

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

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 some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Alex Ketchum 10/10/2018 2:35 PM

I have been thinking about how I can improve the bus stop nearest to my apartment, but it is right outside of a Goodwill and I don't think they would allow me to put something up to block the rain or a chair. Going to have to look around for another stop that would be more doable.

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Alex Ketchum 10/03/2018 11:02 AM

Challenges are going good so far. I have committed to taking shorter showers and trying to walk to close destinations instead of driving as much. It feels rewarding to cut down on my intake and nice to be outside.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Alex Ketchum 9/21/2018 1:00 PM

Reusing dishes, avoiding unnecessary water waste such as flushing things that could be thrown in the trash, turning off the water while brushing my teeth and using cold water when washing clothes.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Improve a Bus Stop

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

Alex Ketchum 9/21/2018 12:58 PM

One way to advocate for this cause would be to encourage people to support clean energy that would allow for the buses to run cleaner. I know some of the buses run on cleaner fuel, and that is great.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Alex Ketchum 9/21/2018 12:56 PM

This definitely rings true to me. Nature provides clean air and habitats for many animals. Being outside in nature allows me to disconnect from the world around me and rejuvenate.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Online Energy Audit

What most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?

Alex Ketchum 9/21/2018 12:54 PM

I drive to work everyday, and during the school year I drive everyday for that as well.
I wanted to see what ways I could help reduce my impact and encourage myself to be more active.

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