Niji Ohno
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 670 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO0.0donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO374gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO37minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.9poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0poundwaste avoided
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UP TO4.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO11zero-waste mealsconsumed
Niji's actions
Enacting Equity
Support Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Whether by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support initiatives in my area.
Enacting Equity
Research Indigenous & First Nations Communities
I will spend 5 learning about the past and present indigenous or first nation communities in my regions impacted by colonization, and what I can do to be supportive.
Enacting Equity
Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!
I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.
Cultivating Communities
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company, college, or city and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Cultivating Communities
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. digital/virtual attendance, vacation without air travel).
Balancing Consumption
Know My Waste & Recycling Services
I will spend 4 minutes finding out how to recycle in my region, where landfills and/or waste sites are situated in my region, and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Balancing Consumption
Repair a Broken Item
I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.
Nourishing Food
Make Zero-Waste Meals
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Nourishing Food
Eat Plant-Based Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Nourishing Food
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will spend 2 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.
Nourishing Food
Donate Food
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Regenerating Nature
Take Shorter Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Regenerating Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 1 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.
Regenerating Nature
Complete an Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.
Regenerating Nature
Use Resources for Climate Anxiety
I will spend 1 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.
Regenerating Nature
Is Nature on the Ballot?
I will spend 1 minute(s) per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.
Regenerating Nature
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) for a nature-based event or another opportunity to support my community.
Regenerating Nature
Advocate for Forest Protection
I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests, improves their ability to sequester carbon, and supports biodiversity.
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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Niji Ohno 10/12/2022 6:03 PMI got a late start, but things are going well! Committing a few min a day for learning and educating myself is a good way to keep up. -
Niji Ohno 10/12/2022 1:12 PMI joined the challenge as it's a great way to build habits that carry over time. The things I learn will help me make better, smarter decisions and the daily check ins create an easy process to follow.