Hugh Linn

"It is my goal to create less waste which will provide for a better future. This will allow for a great, big, beautiful, tomorrow. "

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
206 Total

Participant Impact

up to

4.8

pounds

food waste prevented
up to

1.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
up to

28

zero-waste meals

consumed
up to

10

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

238

gallons of water

have been saved
up to

1.0

water footprints

calculated

Hugh's Actions

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG 2

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Hugh Linn 4/25/2023 8:38 AM

They are going quite well. As I focus on living a more balanced and healthy life I have been able to reflect on the changes that I can make which will allow for a better tomorrow.

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Make Zero-Waste Meals

How did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?

Hugh Linn 4/25/2023 8:35 AM

I keep all my veggie scraps in a bowl, after a few days I will boil them down to make broth. I like to purchase food in reusable containers and work to use a few dishes as possible to help with water waste.

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Reflection Question
Education & Livelihood Work-Life Balance

How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

Hugh Linn 4/25/2023 8:34 AM

When I take time out of my day to meditate and reflect on the thoughts and feelings that arise in my mind it allows me to detach and observe. By observing from a distance I can allow myself to live in the present moment.

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint

What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

Hugh Linn 4/25/2023 8:31 AM

I turn off the faucet while brushing my teeth. I also had maintenance check for leaking plumbing and found a toilet that needed a part replaced. After the part was replaced I noticed a lower water bill.

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!

Hugh Linn 4/25/2023 8:30 AM

The recipe that I tried was lentil soup with sweet potatoes. It was lovely! I put it over brown rice.

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Hugh Linn 4/25/2023 8:28 AM

Since becoming Vegan I have noticed a lot of my actions are centered around sustainability. I look at where I buy, the ingredients, and how they will affect the world around me. While one person can not change the world, one action can inspire another action which can lead to big changes.

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