Sam Callahan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 561 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO86milestraveled by foot
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
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UP TO144pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO86milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO72disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO10poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO518gallons of waterhave been saved
Sam's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
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.
Oceans
Learn about Our Oceans
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.
Forests
Choose Better Wood Products
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 5 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Climate
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 7 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
People
Support A Sharing Economy
To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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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Sam Callahan 4/27/2020 12:09 PMThis has been a very fun experience, I plan to continue my new habits that I have started from being more mindful of the environment. -
Sam Callahan 4/20/2020 2:57 PMStarted working on my reflection! feeling good about my work with saving the local environment and doing my part. Today on my run I picked up and properly disposed of all trash I found on the ground! -
Sam Callahan 4/20/2020 2:57 PMStarted working on my reflection! feeling good about my work with saving the local environment and doing my part. Today on my run I picked up and properly disposed of all trash I found on the ground! -
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?
Sam Callahan 4/11/2020 9:05 AMI think that I was well educated on Best Buy/ use by/ sell by dates. but this research has given me even more information and allows me to better buy foods to reduce waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Sam Callahan 4/11/2020 9:04 AMI think that building bonds with people in the community does a big part in helping keep the society going. I also think that volunteering your time for a bigger cause does a lot for smaller businesses or businesses that need assistance -
Sam Callahan 4/11/2020 9:02 AMI spent the last three days more chillin due to a foot injury from walking instead of driving. BUT I have still been using my meal plans and reusing my shaker bottle to reduce the waste of cups and water bottles! I am excited to hear how you all are doing! -
Sam Callahan 4/07/2020 9:41 AMtook a day off yesterday! But im back and ready to get back to saving the planet! -
Sam Callahan 4/05/2020 9:41 AMSpending the day at home today. no work to be done. Will go for a walk to pick up trash and enjoy nature! Keep pushing through this! -
Sam Callahan 4/04/2020 8:57 AMI have been more conscious about my waste and I have been walking EVERYWHERE! Luckly for me Its been really nice out. I went and picked up some trash outside in my neighborhood! -
Sam Callahan 4/01/2020 8:38 AMStarted this morning by walking to the work and back and then meal prepping for the next couple days to avoid wasting food. I am now going to volunteer some of my time at an elderly home that is impacted by the corona virus!