Karina Leung

Sustainable ASC

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
673 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

5.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

360

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

28

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

30

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Karina's actions

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 45 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

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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DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Talk To My Friends and Colleagues

Community

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 3 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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
Food Buy From a Farmers Market

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

Karina Leung 10/16/2019 6:35 AM

Farmers markets are such a fun place to go! Yes, it's early morning on a Saturday, but it's worth it! I work at a farmers market as a fun side gig, and I get to opportunity of picking fresh, organic, and healthy produce while I'm there! I definitely understand where cost could be an issue, especially for college students, people with large families, or really anyone on a budget. If you're an individual, I think buying a few essential items that you know you need (e.g. leafy greens, roasting vegetables) that will last you the week is a good way to start switching healthier items into your life while supporting our local farmers and community. There's also minimal-no packaging involved when you purchase from a farmer's market (especially if you bring your own bags!!).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Karina Leung 10/16/2019 6:31 AM

I love boba tea, it's my guilty pleasure. Pleasure because it tastes amazing; guilty because it's full of unsustainable packaging. One of the ways I try to reduce my waste consumption is using a reusable boba straw, which I've successfully done every time I've gotten boba since I got it! I also take the boba cup back home with me to wash and recycle because it's got a #1 in the recycling triangle. Unfortunately, I have to throw the plastic film on top away (unless it's a plastic cap, then I can wash and recycle that, too), but I've gone from throwing away 2/3 things to 1/3 when I use my straw. I've also got reusable bags I bring to the grocery store, but I need to remember to bring reusable to-go containers with me when I eat out! So many places still use styrofoam and it hurts my heart :'( </3

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Karina Leung 10/02/2019 12:38 PM

Happiness is a wonderful gift that you can continuously give. And the great thing about it is if you give happiness to another person (in a healthy and genuine way), happiness is returned back to you!
Being genuine and brightening someone's day is just one way we can change the way we interact with people and also how we can get out of our shells and praise those who are making an impact every day. Also, celebrate ourselves in the work we're doing and that we are enough.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Karina Leung 10/02/2019 12:35 PM

I really want to prioritize my sleep and focus on how much I'm getting, the habits I'm doing before I go to bed, and ways to help me get up on time. I have trouble falling asleep/staying asleep, but taking steps to improve this essential part of life is so important. I've been tracking my sleep for the past three days in my bullet journal, and right now I get an average of 7 hours, when previously I'd get 5, or wake up tired and rushing out the door.
Turning off the snooze option and letting my alarm ring for indefinite amount of time until I wake up has proved really helpful. I also try to stay away from my phone at night and I always keep it on night mode to avoid exposure to blue light.

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