Yun Huang
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 621 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO52gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18poundswaste composted
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UP TO29pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO18pounds of paperhave been saved
Yun's actions
Simplicity
Core Values
Do at Home
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Simplicity
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Energy
Encourage my company and/or organization to measure and manage their carbon footprint
Do at Home
Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Community
Join My Neighborhood Association
Do at Home
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
Community
Sign Up to Vote
Do at Home
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
Do at Home
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
Do at Home
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
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I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
Do at Home
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Do at Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
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I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Offset for Climate Justice
Do at Home
Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
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I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
Do at Home
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Join a Local CSA
Do at Home
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
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I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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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Yun Huang 10/27/2020 7:40 PMEncourage my company and/or organization to measure and manage their carbon footprint -
Yun Huang 10/26/2020 6:03 PMPower down the computer when I finished the work, it can save energy. -
Yun Huang 10/25/2020 6:17 PMI will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone. -
Yun Huang 10/25/2020 6:16 PMI will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone. -
Yun Huang 10/21/2020 7:55 PMI will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this -
Yun Huang 10/21/2020 7:53 PMI will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this -
Yun Huang 10/21/2020 7:52 PMI will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone. -
Yun Huang 10/16/2020 12:38 AMI will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them. -
Yun Huang 10/15/2020 11:46 PMI will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to. -
Yun Huang 10/15/2020 11:38 PMI will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.