Nastaran Mobini
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 210 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO6.6pounds of CO2have been saved
Nastaran's actions
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
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.
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 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?
Nastaran Mobini 10/23/2019 6:44 AMbuy energy efficient appliances. Go for a energy efficient furnace and water heater. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Nastaran Mobini 10/21/2019 10:29 AMWhen it comes to separating garbage from recycling material or green compost. Our garbage bins at works are a disaster. A quick easy solution is to label them a list of materials that go into each. A picture list will catch every ones attention.-
Zhan Liu 10/21/2019 9:49 PMI really like this answer! :) Way to go!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Nastaran Mobini 10/21/2019 10:22 AMI have never been a great fan of sure, but still cutting it off completely is a bit of challenge.