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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Binh Nguyen

Team ZGF LAX

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Binh's actions

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.

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Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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Waste

Carry my Trash

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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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
    Nature Leave No Trace
    Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

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    Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 11:16 AM
    I think we need to reduce our consumption, and think in global scale. A lot of factories are moved to different country to contain the pollution there, but it will affect our earth any way. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Upgrade My Windows
    How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

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    Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:37 AM
    It makes the home more sustainable and more independent from the grid. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Turn it off
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:37 AM
    I don't know the answer, I know it does impact the environment 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Adjust the Thermostat
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

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    Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:36 AM
    Turn off lights when not used, and not leaving electrical gadget on when not used, 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:35 AM
    It is good to learn about how another form of life takes place on earth
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

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    Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:34 AM
    Time feels slower and I can pay attention to different local activities, from little store on the street to the sewer below the curb. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Carry my Trash
    What one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?

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    Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:33 AM
    Use less plastic container and use washable container instead.