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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Neil Kurowski

Asheville High School

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 622 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    70
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    76
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    312
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Neil's actions

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Forests

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
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
    Oceans Learn about Our Oceans
    What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

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    Neil Kurowski 4/30/2020 8:00 PM
    oceans support life on earth by providing an essential part of the food chain for lots of animals on land, and it stores a lot of carbon. I can help take care of the ocean by using less disposable plastic. 
  • 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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    Neil Kurowski 4/30/2020 6:47 PM
    My diet does fall within these guidelines because i don't usually eat fish, but when I do I eat sockeye salmon which is a "good alternative".
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Neil Kurowski 4/30/2020 6:21 PM
    it can cause me to realize how much we have to lose right here. when people talk about danger to forests it makes it more personal because it solidified my sense of place
  • 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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    Neil Kurowski 4/01/2020 8:48 PM
    my household can stop using so much water. we can take shorter showers, turn off the sink when we aren't using it, and turn off the sinks and showerheads when they drip. 
  • 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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    Neil Kurowski 4/01/2020 8:46 PM
    A sustainable water future in my region would not deplete the reservoir. People need to be more conscious of their water use. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

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    Neil Kurowski 4/01/2020 8:23 AM
    People in richer countries eat more meat than people in other countries because people in richer countries can afford to eat more meat. eating meat affects the planet more than a plant-based diet because of the greater greenhouse gas emission, land use, and water use. 

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      Neil Kurowski 4/01/2020 8:35 AM
      Also, eating meat that isn't organic can cause bacteria that are immune to most antibiotics through overuse of antibiotics on livestock.