Mohammed Mustafa
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,212 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,455minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO90gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,830minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO1,515minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,800minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
Mohammed's actions
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Learn About War & Conflict Impacts on People + Planet
I will spend 15 minutes learning how conflict between people impacts people + planet.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
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.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Water
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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 QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Mohammed Mustafa 10/28/2024 12:02 AMOne of the impacts of Climate Change is Rising temperature, due to Hot weather temperature soars and ground water level depletes. One of the main reason for water scarcity, Dry Lakes, Rivers and Ground water level. -
Mohammed Mustafa 10/27/2024 11:54 PMTaking part in Eco Challenge is not an one time option. It helps us to get into a habit to transform behaviors at Home, Work with Communities and beyond. so lets spread the words Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
Mohammed Mustafa 10/21/2024 7:10 PMWe should all work towards the reasons impacting Climate Change. It is possible only through collective effort of all nations. As an individual we will do our part. -
Mohammed Mustafa 10/17/2024 8:00 AMTodays weather was cool with a little showers. Enjoyed taking some fresh deep breathes and a walk.-
Anan Srivilai 10/17/2024 8:14 AMLove going out to enjoy the rain once in awhile. When there is light rain, I love to go outside and have a drink of my coffee!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Mohammed Mustafa 10/14/2024 11:37 PMIndeed walking out each day helps both Physical and Mental Health.
Physically keeps us active, helps us to maintain and check on our weight.
Mentally keeps us energetic
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Srivatsan Ganesh 10/15/2024 10:36 AMDaily 45 mins of walking helps to health risks including Diabetes, Heart diseases, obesity, etc.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Mohammed Mustafa 10/14/2024 11:05 PMIts always better to spend some time outdoor for Fresh Air and it helps to interacting and communicate with people around you.
If we spend more time indoors, it impacts indoor Air quality, Temperature and health too.-
Suhasini Chandrasekar 10/14/2024 11:36 PMWell said Mohammed ... Its definitely a key contributor to your well being when you spend time outdoor ... in nature !
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Mohammed Mustafa 10/13/2024 8:14 AMEarly to Bed, Early to Rise.. 7 hours on weekdays and 8 hours on weekends. This routine i follow and it helps me.-
Lenka Karetkova 10/18/2024 3:33 AM8 hours every night would be perfect! I will work on this, set up some routine if great -
Kerry Keck 10/13/2024 11:33 AMOh, I envy you that.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Mohammed Mustafa 10/13/2024 6:59 AM“…everything has a right to be recognized and revered. Trees, Insects Rivers, Mountains. everything on this planet needs to be saved.
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Marcia Booth 10/13/2024 12:46 PMI have seen posted on social media a graphic showing Eco vs Ego (this a version of the diagram) and that is it: we are part of nature and need to learn to preserve and share resources, not destroy them. Appreciate and protect animals, waterways, mountains, fields, ... i.e. Earth.
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Mohammed Mustafa 10/13/2024 5:38 AMPost by default says to share your story. Its no more a story, saving Planet Earth and Eco System is reality now and we have to put in our efforts to save it.
For better Air - Turn off engines while on signals or wherever possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Mohammed Mustafa 10/12/2024 6:41 AMClimate change is affecting our region in many ways.
Extreme weather events intense heat waves, cyclones, and floods.
Rising temperatures, Changing rainfall patterns, Agricultural impacts and droughts
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Jeanne Poirier 10/12/2024 8:33 PMHere too - and only just beginning :(
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