Syed Shakir
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 813 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO130gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO16milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO315minutesspent exercising
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UP TO100minutesspent learning
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UP TO735minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO386pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO32more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO4.0treesplanted
Syed's actions
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
Install Greywater Catchment
Do at Home
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
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
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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
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
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
Waste
Carry my Trash
Do at Home
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Do at Home
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Syed Shakir 10/24/2020 9:11 AMStarting with the streetlights, its important to conserve with these kind of things that consume huge amount of energy, whereas we can use solar energy for these kind of bulbs with the help of photoelectric cells. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their HouseholdWhat kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?
Syed Shakir 10/24/2020 9:05 AMAs to share regarding the climate change with a friend, we will definitely discuss about the factors which pollutes the environment, and as an individual what steps can be taken to reduce the pollution as a singleton. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Research Voter SuppressionWhat are the ways in which voters are prohibited from or discouraged from voting in your region and/or state? What could be done to get rid of these barriers?
Syed Shakir 10/23/2020 12:50 AMIn my region, there's no specific barrier for which voters are prohibited, rather the people dont take much effort to do their basic activity as a citizen. It is important that everyone should understand their civic activity. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Syed Shakir 10/22/2020 10:09 AMTraffic jam is one of the major factor, which affects the environment. Jam can be reduced, when each citizen with some social responsibility chose to use public transport instead of a private vehicle, so that the smoke emitted by the vehicles can be reduced considerably. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Research Local Waste SitesIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Syed Shakir 10/14/2020 8:37 AMDue to the landfills the drainage system and its communities which are badly affected which results in bad sewage system and will results in mosquito bites and its diseases. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Syed Shakir 10/14/2020 8:34 AMAs a member of society, it is important to extend our gratitude to the individuals who are working hard for the development of the society-well being -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Syed Shakir 10/14/2020 8:33 AMPlanting trees gives us an inner feeling, that we are somewhat being kind to the nature and we are helping to conserve nature for the future generations to come. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Syed Shakir 10/14/2020 8:30 AMBasically lemon is a kind of thing, which is famous for its pickle & some non rippen mangoes can be preserved in a same manner. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Syed Shakir 10/13/2020 3:15 AMInstead of using plastic cups, we can make use of the paper cups, and even the paper cups are a bit harmful to environment. As the papers are made of trees, therefore its better to use a ceramic or metal mug as a daily basis, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Syed Shakir 10/13/2020 3:10 AMA beautiful peace of mind is always influenced by the people around us and also the environment, therefore it is important to take care of the community and environment.