CJ Brown
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 861 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO225minutesspent learning
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,164minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1,164minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO130conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO6.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO55plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO323gallons of waterhave been saved
CJ's actions
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
People
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 45 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
People
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.
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.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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.
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.
Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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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CJ Brown 4/12/2020 11:02 AMAlmost half way through the challenge and I'm really enjoying it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
CJ Brown 4/11/2020 6:03 AMThis helps you make an intelligent decision and you won't be putting your health at risk because you know the different meanings. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
CJ Brown 4/11/2020 6:00 AMI'm not surprised by the amount that is being wasted at all. You see people in public throwing away a great amount of food all the time. Using the money that is being wasted on food could go to people who actually need food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Forest-Friendly FoodsHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
CJ Brown 4/10/2020 7:32 PMIt was very difficult to change my diet. I'm just like the average person who likes to enjoy fast food every now and then. However, I felt extremely better when I cut fast food out of my diet. -
CJ Brown 4/10/2020 7:23 PMNever knew how many documentaries about saving the earth were on Netflix until now.