

Hoe Hai Bay
"Save the Earth"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 296 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO600minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO300minutesspent exercising
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UP TO225minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO0.3pounds of CO2have been saved
Hoe Hai's actions
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day.
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
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Hoe Hai Bay 10/23/2019 2:28 AMThe news and authorities resources materials give you insight on the impact of climate change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Hoe Hai Bay 10/23/2019 2:25 AMWe are not naturally trained to think about the life cycle of items that we buy. We need to put conscious effort to think further and decide to avoid buying easily disposed materials such as packaging extensive materials, fast fashion clothing etc.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Hoe Hai Bay 10/23/2019 2:21 AMYes! And currently we have Grab service readily available in our city, include options of Grabshare. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Hoe Hai Bay 10/23/2019 2:19 AMI plan my business tip in annual basis, and I would only fly for issues that involves critical face to face with authorities or customer. I accomplish my goals and collaborations through teleconference.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityNotice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?
Hoe Hai Bay 10/23/2019 2:14 AMStress level is definitely lower and feel re-charged and more innovative. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Hoe Hai Bay 10/23/2019 2:12 AMIt is pretty easy to think, there are a lot of more valuable activities like reading book and exercising. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Hoe Hai Bay 10/23/2019 2:09 AMBy being creating utilizing your existing items and resources, we live with less materials and less cluttering life!