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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Elvin Argueta-Argueta

Asheville High School

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 345 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    125
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    260
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    260
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    12
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    7.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    12
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Elvin's actions

Forests

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 3 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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Wildlife

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/30/2020 8:55 PM
    The transition from food sovereignty to modern food system is complex because of it mixes the rights of people and what the government allows. Food sovereignty is the the rights of people to pick the food they want. This can be obtained from cheap forms of produce which conflicts with the food markets prices. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/30/2020 8:50 PM
    Knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empowers me to make better decisions because I have better knowledge of what product is best to buy. This can help me make efficient purchases. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Research Benefits of Biodiversity
    How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/30/2020 8:44 PM
    I can encourage biodiversity by my own actions by planting a variety of plants, making sure soil is healthy for plant's to grow, Making sure trash is picked up so no animals are harmed.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Eco-friendly Gardening
    What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/30/2020 8:35 PM
    I think the most prominent water concerns in my area are the usage of water. People aren't being cautions about their intake of water. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Conserve Toilet Water
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/30/2020 8:32 PM
    A sustainable water future in my region would be something like a water gauge to keep track of our daily water usage. This would change the amount of water we use because we can keep track of how much we use and can be cautions to stay under the  recommended limit. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/30/2020 8:29 PM
    We try to limit the amount of water we use. Some examples are shorter showers, flush when necessary, efficient dish washing, and making sure all water is turned off if not used. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
    What environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/22/2020 8:34 PM
    I have started to recycle more and made sure that i'm not using more resource than I need to. I am ensuring that I'm successful by repeatedly doing it and if I mess up I have write down that I missed it. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Forest-Friendly Foods
    How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/16/2020 8:54 PM
    It's difficult getting used to it. Sudden changes are hard but I think if I can ease my way into it I can enjoy it. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience 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?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/03/2020 8:41 PM
    I would say that is a huge part for our development. There is a difference between seeing and being there. Being outside feels much better than looking at it from a screen. We can actually feel the environment like the air, sun, the smell and it helps our minds and health. In a culture that likes to spend most of it's time indoors we like to watch and see the environment through the screen which is unhealthy.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

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    Elvin Argueta-Argueta 4/02/2020 7:47 PM
    Connecting with others helps my mental and emotional health because I have someone else that I can talk to about my thoughts instead of keeping them bottled up. This can help support others by allowing them to have someone to talk to. Both being able to express thoughts and feelings is a good and health thing so it benefits both sides.