Mostafa Khosravy
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO170minutesspent learning
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UP TO178gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO105plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO153pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO21conversationswith people
Mostafa's actions
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.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
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Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
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Talk To My Friends and Colleagues
Community
I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.
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Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
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Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
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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Mostafa Khosravy 10/23/2019 7:06 AMThe IESO and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) just published the first integrated electricity and natural gas conservation achievable potential study which shows an interesting facts and figures. You can find it here: http://www.ieso.ca/-/media/Files/IESO/Document-Library/conservation/APS/2019-Achievable-Potential-Study.pdf?la=en -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Research Impact InvestingHow might impact investing help you better live your values?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Talk To My Friends and ColleaguesWhat makes you feel connected to your neighborhood, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?
Mostafa Khosravy 10/23/2019 6:50 AMThere is a section in LEED that called green neighborhood which impressed me the most. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging 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?
Mostafa Khosravy 10/23/2019 6:48 AMLEDs provide the same level of intensity when consume less electricity! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
Mostafa Khosravy 10/23/2019 6:47 AMI didn't know that the majority of my energy consumption is electrical energy which can be replace with renewable.-
Christi Hodgson 10/23/2019 7:17 AMwouldn't it be wonderful to imagine a future where every building is generating 20% of its energy needs from renewables on-site?
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