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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Rong Zhou Chen

Asheville High School

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 511 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    192
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,090
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    142
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Rong Zhou's 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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Eco-friendly Gardening

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

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Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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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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Water-Friendly Beauty Products

Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.

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Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 10 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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  • 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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    Rong Zhou Chen 4/15/2020 5:15 AM
    In the future, new water sources may be discovered or river water may be used and filtered.
  • 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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    Rong Zhou Chen 4/15/2020 5:11 AM
    Flood and water pollution

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    Rong Zhou Chen 4/14/2020 12:17 PM
    Everything is going well although sometimes I forget it but I will make it up later. I really like the question about water sources.
     

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Smart Seafood Choices
    Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

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    Rong Zhou Chen 4/14/2020 12:09 PM
    Keep the traffic clear of the sea or find food in fresh water.
  • 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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    Rong Zhou Chen 4/14/2020 11:53 AM
    We have a water purifier that can accept the spring water on the mountain and use the water purifier to filter. Because my family is from Asia, we generally drink warm water (high water temperature can kill bacteria).
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Water-Friendly Beauty Products
    Beyond what does or doesn't come out of the tap at home, how do your choices affect freshwater locally and globally?

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    Rong Zhou Chen 4/02/2020 10:25 AM
    If it is not in the right direction, the global water sources will be polluted and only a few of them will be clean. Water is one of the most important human resources. It is also possible to wage war for water.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
    Who is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?

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    Rong Zhou Chen 4/02/2020 10:21 AM
    I will drink unhealthy water and may contract some diseases. There is a great chance that the city will panic.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    Using the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?

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    Rong Zhou Chen 4/02/2020 8:17 AM
    Reduce the use of mineral water to reduce plastic waste.