Shahin Appea - Khan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 55 TOTAL
Shahin's actions
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Fresh Water
Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 15 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 14 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Climate
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Action Track: Building Resilience
SONG WRITING
Take a song, re-write a song or cover a song. Use the current state of the world to spring light and a message of hope to others
Action Track: Building Resilience
POSTERIZE A GREAT MESSAGE
Use computer design, hand drawing, or anything that's available to create a poster with a positive message to everyone that needs it through these trying times.
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 QUESTIONClimate Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Shahin Appea - Khan 4/15/2020 7:07 AMWE can reduce carbon emissions by learning the 5 R's: refuse, reduce, reuse, rot, recycle: Going zero waste is a great step towards combating climate change. -
Shahin Appea - Khan 4/08/2020 6:54 AMI joined to learn about the ecosystem. and participate in the activities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Shahin Appea - Khan 4/08/2020 6:46 AM- Fly more efficient aircraft.
- Use new technologies to set more efficient flightpaths and reduce delays.
- Use sustainable lower-carbon alternative fuels.
- Invest in emissions offsets within or outside of the aviation sector.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Shahin Appea - Khan 4/08/2020 6:40 AMHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?