Josh Crosier
"Be nice and care about others by caring about the world. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 497 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO221gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO200milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO200milestraveled by bus
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UP TO260minutesspent exercising
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UP TO750minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO203pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO26zero-waste mealsconsumed
Josh's actions
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 240 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 10 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 19.35 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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 QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Josh Crosier 10/04/2019 11:15 AMI have started putting my work groups can in a bottle drop bag and another coworker takes it to bottle drop after the bag is full. we use the deposit money on snacks for the group.-
Ben Fitch 10/04/2019 1:54 PMSNACK ATTACK! :)
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Josh Crosier 10/04/2019 9:50 AMI realized by going through theses exercises and the amount of things I already do im more eco-friendly than not.-
Ben Fitch 10/04/2019 10:07 AMThat is great Josh!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh 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?
Josh Crosier 10/03/2019 4:15 PMI do 20 minutes of cardio every day and it helps keep my mood light, happy, and relaxed. It also has helped me lose weight. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Use Public TransitThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not? How would you adjust them if you could?
Josh Crosier 10/03/2019 4:14 PMI save money and the environment by taking the train to and from work every day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Josh Crosier 10/03/2019 4:13 PMI Cook only meals that I can finish at the time of consumption to avoid leftover waste