Pat Cha Um
"Go Green Stay Happy "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 130 THIS WEEK
- 1,908 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO82plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO77single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO461pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO50hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO33advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO198minutesspent learning
Pat's actions
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
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
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
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Land + Forests
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 2 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 30 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.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
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
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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.
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
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.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
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).
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
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.
Land + Forests
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.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
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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Pat Cha Um 4/30/2024 6:12 AMOnly few more hours before we end the ECO-Challenge of year 2024 😆 keep our good habits until we meet again next year ✌️ -
Pat Cha Um 4/29/2024 11:49 PMReason why we need more trees 🌳-
Ramachandran T 4/30/2024 12:21 AMDamn true.... -
Jose Xavier 4/30/2024 12:21 AMyes, this is the case everywhere.
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Pat Cha Um 4/29/2024 7:38 PMGood recycle make good environment 😊-
Trakan Chuatrakoon 4/29/2024 10:44 PMThanks for sharing this. Cool! -
Saravana Kumar K 4/29/2024 8:04 PMnice -
Reynier Marcos 4/29/2024 7:48 PMGreat picture!
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Pat Cha Um 4/29/2024 6:47 AMVery cute logo of say no to plastic *-*
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Uma Shankar 4/29/2024 6:55 AMVery Creative -
Jaz Marullo 4/29/2024 6:52 AMCutiiee!! -
Lohith B 4/29/2024 6:50 AMNice!
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Pat Cha Um 4/28/2024 3:11 AMI plan to volunteer to support seniors people who come to the hospital, I usually see they’re coming alone and need help from other. 😔-
Rossella Mimmi 4/28/2024 3:23 AMThat’s very nice of you 👏🏻
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Pat Cha Um 4/26/2024 8:22 PMIt’s one project I have joined, name “ project to return plastic back home”, they recycle plastic to be reused. Sorry it’s in Thai language 😆-
Rujira Khamcharoon 4/27/2024 5:03 PMWow -
Trakan Chuatrakoon 4/27/2024 12:40 AMNice project!
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Pat Cha Um 4/25/2024 7:30 PMI saw this DIY idea using recycled milk bottles!
Now I know what I'm going to do this weekend *-*
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Rujira Khamcharoon 4/26/2024 4:53 PMGood plan -
LITTY PHILIP 4/25/2024 8:25 PMThis is brilliant! would love to steal this idea for the weekend fun! -
Katie Chinn 4/25/2024 7:39 PMThat is so cool! Very creative! -
Chun Bee Kok 4/25/2024 7:36 PMyour project this weekend
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Pat Cha Um 4/24/2024 6:28 PMGreat tasting bread, but even better was container make from paper *-*-
Tattaya Sanyia 4/25/2024 2:17 AMWow.. -
Criselle Reyes 4/24/2024 7:48 PMNice one -
Pitch Chayanon 4/24/2024 6:47 PMAwesome
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Pat Cha Um 4/23/2024 8:03 PM
Look for possible ways to reuse it!
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Tattaya Sanyia 4/25/2024 2:17 AMThanks for sharing :) -
Rujira Khamcharoon 4/24/2024 6:42 PMsuch a good tip for us -
Shelley Pinckney 4/23/2024 8:43 PMThanks for the reminder on what we can and cannot recycle.
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Pat Cha Um 4/22/2024 7:39 PMI found a noodle shop that used an unused noodle cooker to decorate it as a light bulb holder.
It's a cute idea to reuse unused materials, make the shop look more interesting.-
Lyra Suarez 4/22/2024 8:40 PMLooks good too -
Anu dheebha 4/22/2024 7:41 PMGreat idea by the shopkeeper!
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