Nathan Gober
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 666 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO100plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO41plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO77minutesspent learning
Nathan's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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.
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.
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 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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 QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Nathan Gober 4/10/2024 9:43 AMI usually use a straw in my soft drinks at restaurants and drive thru fast food. The city of Carlsbad where I live has a ban on single-use plastics and we receive a paper waxed lined straw that seems to work well compared to the original paper straw that fell apart quickly. -
Nathan Gober 4/09/2024 2:26 PMWe are currently ranked 82 out of 170 ranked teams. Let's keep the momentum and complete your daily check-ins! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Nathan Gober 4/05/2024 9:35 AMI took my 4-year-old for a walk around our new neighborhood and found a new small park that he could play at. I sat back at the park bench and enjoyed the bird sounds and flowers/trees swaying from the light wind. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Nathan Gober 4/04/2024 11:04 AMAs I take my recyclables to the street, I notice a big mix of materials, and I am curious do they really separate out every water bottle?