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JungHyun Shin

Emerson Korea

"Greening our planet for our childern!"

POINTS TOTAL

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participant impact

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    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
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    31
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
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    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted
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    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
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    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    33
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    76
    minutes
    spent learning

JungHyun's actions

Climate + Air

Separate Trash

Separating trash from home at least one time a week and contribute to the recycling

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Community

ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR

On Wed 24th April, I will attend the Earth Month Ecochallenge Webinar on Conservation to learn about what individuals, companies and other organizations can do to promote biodiversity and nature protection.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Endangered Species

Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 5 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Freshwater + Oceans

Fast fashionwear usage reduction

The abandoned fast fashionwear is poisoning the ocean. I'd like to reduce to go shopping and use the fast fashionwear. Reduction goal: one time a month

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Freshwater + Oceans

Dishwasher Efficiency

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Freshwater + Oceans

Not use Wet tissues at work & home

I used to use wet tissues frequently without consciousness. So I'm trying to reduce the usage of it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land + Forests

Explore My Area

When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 1 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land + Forests

Regenerative Agriculture and Me

Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 1 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Invest in Nature

A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 1 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Beauty and Personal Products

Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 1 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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Freshwater + Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 2 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Freshwater + Oceans

Learn About Water Justice in My Area

I will spend at least 1 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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 5 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?


  • JungHyun Shin's avatar
    JungHyun Shin 4/24/2024 4:32 PM
    Looking for Ecochallenge conversation weminar.

  • JungHyun Shin's avatar
    JungHyun Shin 4/19/2024 5:55 PM
    Korea team, this is team competition worldwide. Let's check-in the activity more frequently.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land + Forests Personal Waste Audit
    What are the results of your waste audit and what did you learn? How can you reduce your waste going forward?

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    JungHyun Shin 4/04/2024 9:06 PM
    I'm trying to reduce tissue usage as the one of actions to save the earth.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Learn About Water Justice in My Area
    Who is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?

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    JungHyun Shin 4/03/2024 4:36 PM
    What is water justice? I'd like to learn it more.

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      JungHyun Shin 4/04/2024 9:10 PM
      I had never thought Walking is more sustainable and it's right. I'm going to walk more for sustainability and health as well.

    • ARUNSUNDAR S's avatar
      ARUNSUNDAR S 4/04/2024 8:39 PM
      he choice to walk more often can positively contribute to the planet, and we have selected the top reasons why it should be encouraged.
      • Reduced Car Emissions. ...
      • Walking is More Sustainable Than Driving. ...
      • More Walkers Will Create a Quieter Environment. ...
      • Zero Transport Costs. ...
      • Walking is a More Resourceful Use of Space.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Cooking Oil Disposal
    Did anything about this action surprise you? Do you use more or less oil than you thought?

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    JungHyun Shin 4/03/2024 4:36 PM
    I used small amount of cooking oil and didn't dispose it at all today.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Dishwasher Efficiency
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    JungHyun Shin 4/03/2024 4:35 PM
    I washed the dishes instead of using dishes washer.

    • Gerardo Muñoz's avatar
      Gerardo Muñoz 4/03/2024 5:17 PM
      I am always curious about what is more efficient. Some people say dishwasher uses less water if it is at full capacity. But I am not really sure
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity + Wildlife Endangered Species
    What endangered species did you learn about and what did you learn?

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    JungHyun Shin 4/03/2024 4:35 PM
    Want to know more about endagered species and what we can do in daily life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    What did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?

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    JungHyun Shin 4/03/2024 4:33 PM
    Not used water bottles but a thumblers.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-Free
    Where did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?

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    JungHyun Shin 4/03/2024 4:33 PM
    Used thumblers instead of plastic cups or paper cups.

    • HyunSik Oh's avatar
      HyunSik Oh 4/06/2024 5:18 PM
      Paper cup is not good for health as well due to micro plastics.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Community ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR
    What did you learn in the webinar? Did anything surprise you?

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    JungHyun Shin 4/03/2024 4:27 PM
    It shall be the chance to learn eco challenge and action more