Czarhina Ng
"Taking small but consistent steps towards our grand vision makes our journey more enjoyable and fulfilling. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,912 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO116pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO6.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO4.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO900minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO417minutesspent learning
Czarhina's actions
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 20 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 2 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Land + Forests
Carry My Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me this month, to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will post on the feed my reflections, conversations, and actions I will take moving forward.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 1 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
Land + Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will look for sustainable palm oil products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSP) label. I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation and opt for ones that help sustain healthy communities and forests.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Climate + Air
Declutter My Home Without the Landfill
Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hours in my community.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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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Czarhina Ng 4/29/2024 8:49 PMThe month long journey is about to end, but the memories and learnings will stay. We all took the challenge and built the habits. Now, it’s time to spread the green energy. Let’s Go!-
Augusto Luis Labos 4/30/2024 6:30 AMNice one
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Czarhina Ng 4/28/2024 7:16 PM"We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." - Anne-Marie Bonneau-
Marylene Pascua 4/30/2024 12:55 AMAgree!!! :) -
Christine Arias 4/29/2024 8:15 PMAgree -
Augusto Luis Labos 4/29/2024 5:56 AMSpot on -
Aderonke Akande 4/28/2024 11:38 PMExactly!
Everyone's little efforts matter a whole lot.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Czarhina Ng 4/28/2024 1:07 AMIt also provides economic value, by supporting the livelihood of communities living in it through eco-tourism-
Villacer Ceredon 4/28/2024 4:04 PMThis is the reason also why we need to support this local eco-tourism
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Advocate for Forest ProtectionHigher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?
Czarhina Ng 4/28/2024 1:05 AMOur consumption and purchasing decision on products that we utilize have indirect impact on incurred emissions and carbon footprint within the supply chain. We should avoid patronizing products coming from producers with unsustainable practices, resource exploitation and environmental harm.-
ANITHA KRISHNAMURTHY 4/28/2024 1:16 AMYes I agree
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Reduce Pollutants in CleaningWhat did you learn about ingredients in our cleaning products and how they impact water and biodiversity? Did you try making your own cleaning products? If so, how did it go?
Czarhina Ng 4/28/2024 12:58 AMI've learned that many cleaning products contain harsh chemicals like ammonia, chlorine and phosphates, which can cause serious environmental problems especially with aquatic ecosystems -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Czarhina Ng 4/28/2024 12:56 AMIt grounds me that natural resources are not infinite. We must do our part in protecting and sharing it with the bigger population, especially in far flung areas where basic commodities like clean and potable water are considered scarce. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Borrow Before I BuyHow did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
Czarhina Ng 4/28/2024 12:52 AMAside from contributing to lesser generation of wastes, it creates positive connection and appreciation among friends and neighbors. -
Czarhina Ng 4/28/2024 12:42 AMWhen you are sharply focused on creating changes and touching lives, you are bound to encounter all types of challenges - physical exhaustion, emotional distress and even mental drain. But the comfort of having a great set of colleagues and friends makes the journey worthwhile and enjoyable. Rest if we must, but we shall never quit! 🌏💚🌿 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Invest in NatureWhat did you learn about how investing can support the environment and create a more sustainable world?
Czarhina Ng 4/27/2024 6:24 AMBy choosing to invest in segments that accelerate green technology, sustainable operations and manufacture of earth-friendly products, we are helping to save the future of this planet.-
Parinita Gaydhane 4/27/2024 6:26 AMYes, because when stop unnecessary wants in our life we will indirectly help to minimize pollution.
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Czarhina Ng 4/26/2024 6:35 PMThe peace and calm of weekend mornings are good opportune moments for reflection, connection and appreciation of our mother nature.