Ivan Cheung
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 146 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
Ivan's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
It'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 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 15 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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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
Write Letters or Emails
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues and write 2 letters or emails to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Action Track: Community
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Learn About Water Justice in My Area
I will spend at least 5 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Action Track: Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
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.
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 QUESTIONAction Track: Community Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Ivan Cheung 4/16/2024 2:22 PMThis act touches upon all these aspects of health. From the disruption of normal routine (mental health), to digging (physical health), to the understanding that this action makes the world a better place for people (spiritual health). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Pick Up the PhoneWhat do all of us have in common, regardless of politics, race, religion, occupation, or place we live? How can finding common ground help us as a society and as a species?
Ivan Cheung 4/16/2024 2:20 PMWe are all people with the same biological needs. We should start discussions on out common needs to form common goals. -
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?
Ivan Cheung 4/16/2024 2:18 PMIt's crazy to see how much plastic is consumed by each individual on a daily basis. We can start reducing by using re-usable water bottles. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-FreeWhere did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?
Ivan Cheung 4/16/2024 2:17 PMIt's not surprising to me at all. Plastics are found in every aspect of life, because they are the primary source of packaging material. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Learn About Water Justice in My AreaWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Ivan Cheung 4/16/2024 2:16 PMThe homeless population is most at risk. They do not have sustainable access to a source of fresh water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Write Letters or EmailsHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems - like plastic pollution - differently?
Ivan Cheung 4/16/2024 2:15 PMCreativity will help find new innovative ways to address age old problems. -
Ivan Cheung 4/16/2024 2:13 PMI just started, but am excited to take part in this important topic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
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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?
Ivan Cheung 4/16/2024 2:11 PMI found it interesting that there are so many easy eco-friendly ways to ue alternative cleaning products.