James Chin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 172 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO35minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO80minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO175minutesspent learning
James's actions
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.
Simplicity
Replace Screen Time with Other Activities
I will replace 30 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.
Nature
Try Resources for Climate Anxiety
I will spend 20 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.
Energy
Switch To Cold Water for Laundry
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.
Health
Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep
Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 60 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.
Simplicity
Declutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Food
Listen to a Food Podcast
I will spend 15 minutes listening to a podcast about food.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
James Chin 10/27/2025 10:46 AMI want to do this since some neighbors moved out and left a while recycling tub of bottles behind their home. The recycle truck hasn't picked it up so I am going to take it myself and find out what to do. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
James Chin 10/27/2025 10:45 AMAs I was moving there was a lot tossed around the space and I haven't had much a chance to put it in a permanent space, partly because I didn't know how I wanted to use the space. I took some time before the deep clean to organize it probably. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
James Chin 10/27/2025 10:44 AMDecided to tackle this with the goal of de-cluttering my home! I really liked getting active and cleaning the whole house. My favorite part was getting to mop the floors, having a clean house is empowering, especially when the alternative to videos. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat podcast did you choose and what did you learn on the podcast you listened to?
James Chin 10/22/2025 11:13 AMI enjoyed the experience, I listened to this https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IBhIsbSURhRaxZ5sqCZ4f?si=59e525132b744b3a podcast for this week. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
James Chin 10/14/2025 12:47 PMI made a mistake by doing this but I am going to stick with it. Hope it works out.-
Mary Hanks 10/14/2025 1:52 PM- Pet Parent 🐾
James, may I ask why you think this may be a mistake? It sounds to me like you did a good thing!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat motivated you to schedule or attend your check-up, and how did it make you feel afterward that you completed this action?
James Chin 10/14/2025 12:47 PMI didn't do this task but I think I will remove it anyways. I have had this in mind for awhile and I want to use this challenge to push me to try new things. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
James Chin 10/14/2025 12:45 PMThis was pretty easy and I like the benefits. Going to switch this task out. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureIs climate anxiety a new concept for you or something you have been following for some time?
James Chin 10/14/2025 12:45 PMI listened to a podcast for understanding climate anxiety and I really liked it. Hoping to continue this challenge since I think I still have room to learn more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What changes did you make to improve your sleep, and how did they affect your day?
James Chin 10/14/2025 12:44 PMThis wasn't a good week to start this task, I ended up putting in about 39.7 hours at work, most of those closing shifts with 8AM classes the next night. I tried but it wasn't my best so I'm going to keep this for next week,