Ryan Shawler
"Together, through mostly small changes, we can make a serious impact on our personal health and the health of our planet."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 602 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO270minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO110minutesspent learning
Ryan's actions
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 90 minute(s)
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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.
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 Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Ryan Shawler 10/24/2018 6:19 AMMy chief concern is that American's current level of energy consumption and waste production is not sustainable for the planet. If we continue on this path, we will the environment to a point of no return. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Ryan Shawler 10/24/2018 6:16 AMAs the user, we only interact with the waste for a very short amount of time and simply place it in the trash to be shipped away. It is hard to see the long lasting impact of trash when it is not directly apparent in our daily lives. Once I became conscious of all of the waste I was creating and it's impact, I have really tried to cut down on my waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Ryan Shawler 10/24/2018 6:14 AMPollinators help sustain growth of our plants, fruits, and vegetables. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Ryan Shawler 10/24/2018 6:13 AMForaging my own food would save me a lot of money during the growing seasons. Like I said I before, this morning I found several tater tots from the on my counter from the night before and I ate those instead of eggs for my breakfast, saving me around 50 cents.-
benjamin brown 10/24/2018 6:34 AM50 cents, thats at least 6 eggs!
#GOGREEN
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Ryan Shawler 10/24/2018 6:11 AMA healthy environment leaves clean air for us to breath and allows us to maintain our agriculture capabilities in par with demand. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Ryan Shawler 10/24/2018 6:10 AMI dropped several tater tots on the counter last night and just ate this morning. On serious note, I would like to preserve peaches and apples to enjoy during the winter.-
benjamin brown 10/24/2018 6:35 AM#NAPOLEANGIVEMEYOURTOTS!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media is a great way to keep us connected with loved ones, makes us laugh, and helps us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days now, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Ryan Shawler 10/03/2018 10:26 AMI always complained about not having enough time in the day, but by cutting out social media I feel significantly less stressed and busy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Ryan Shawler 10/03/2018 10:23 AMI believe the biggest issue we have with farming needs in the United States are due to food waste and over eating. If everyone was more modest with there food choices and focused on only purchasing what they needed with food planning, organic farming could be effective. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Ryan Shawler 10/03/2018 10:09 AMTurning off lights, unplugging electronics, and spending time outdoors are all good ways to limit your environmental footprint. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Ryan Shawler 10/03/2018 10:08 AMGratitude just reminds you of the positive side in life and keeps you away from a victim's mindset. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself you begin to feel lucky. If everyone practiced gratitude we would have a more understanding culture.