JiYong Jung
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 910 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO12poundswaste composted
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UP TO63organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO56plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO54disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.8pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO42zero-waste mealsconsumed
JiYong's actions
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Transportation
Advocate for Bicycles
I will work with my school to make my campus more bike friendly.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Ditch The AC
I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Waste
Launch Recycling
I will start a recycling program at my school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Advocate For Composting
I will advocate for a composting program at my school. If a composting program exists, I will advocate ways to improve and expand it.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Print Double Sided
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Reduce Food Packaging
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Buy Nothing But Food
I will not purchase anything but food during the challenge.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Zero-Waste Meals
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health
Cut Out Harmful Self-Care Products
I will check labels on my shampoo, lotions and/or beauty products. I'll replace products that use known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, cocamide diethanolamine, DMDM hydantoin or benzene.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Health
Audit Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Nature
Go for a Hike
I will take a 60-minute hike in nature.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
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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JiYong Jung 4/27/2018 8:50 PMThe eco-challenge was not a process anymore. It was a way in which for us to rediscover what it means to be "human" once more. As we give up our comforts to experience the eco-challenge, we are able to find our humanity--that is, our compassion towards other existences. Hence, we realize that eco-challenge is not a "challenge" but something that we can innately do all along. -
JiYong Jung 3/18/2018 10:35 PMAs I am continuing with the eco-challenge, I have realized that eco-challenge was not just an activity anymore but a process. A process to help me to become an individual who is living with sustainable habits. -
JiYong Jung 2/27/2018 11:28 PMSo far the eco-challenge seems to be going good. It is a moment of self reflection and a challenge and cause to be truthful to my own conscience to not do actions that goes against my achievements during the eco-challenge. -
JiYong Jung 2/17/2018 6:13 PMSlowly but surely the eco-challenge is taking place in my life. -
JiYong Jung 2/14/2018 8:14 PMI am doing great with Eco-Challenge so far. Posting comments for extra 5 points. -
JiYong Jung 1/24/2018 10:46 AMPosting comment for 5 extra points. Will work on getting points.