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April 1 - April 30, 2020
Ari Hippensteal 's avatar

Ari Hippensteal

University of South Carolina

"Create more good in the world "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 154 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    48
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    7.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Ari's actions

Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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DAILY 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 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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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 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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DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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  • 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?

    Ari Hippensteal 's avatar
    Ari Hippensteal 4/06/2020 6:07 AM
    Cod, one of the types of fish I eat the most is often fished improperly using bottom trawls and longlines. Probably going to start looking at a different fish for dinner or at least start checking more carefully where it came from.