Chloe Shamtob

Blue and Gold Greenies

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
306 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

270

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

105

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

24

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

5.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

50

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

10

conversations

with people

Chloe's actions

Electricity

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Fix Leaky Faucets

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

Chloe Shamtob 5/22/2023 4:25 PM

Old refrigerant gases can be very harmful to our ozone layer. One kilogram of the refrigerant R410a, for example, has the same greenhouse gas impact as two tonnes of carbon dioxide. It blows my mind how some things can be so harmful to our environment.

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- Isabella Eklund 5/25/2023 11:21 AM
  
  Wow Chloe thanks for sharing what you learned! I didn't realize how harmful. refrigerant gases can be to the environment. It's somewhat surprising that we hear so much about CO2 and methane in the media yet refrigerant gases which are more harmful don't seem to get as much attention so thanks for sharing your findings!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?

Chloe Shamtob 5/22/2023 4:23 PM

I learned that wave and tidal energy is a very efficient renewable resources however they are limited in site availability compared to other sources. It has a very high energy density compared to other renewable energy forms and produces no greenhouse gases or other waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

What inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?

Chloe Shamtob 5/22/2023 4:15 PM

I can believe my family will be open to new ideas that help to combat our most pressing energy issues. I can speak to them about installing solar panels to use solar energy or donate to causes the use alternative sources/help to install them.

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- TASNIA RASUL 6/08/2023 11:16 AM
  
  Hi Chloe,
  
  I appreciate how you consider your family in the conversation of sustainability. Fighting the climate crisis is not a one person job and is influenced by. every human being in the world. We need to work together to educate each other so every person knows why and how they can contribute to reducing climate change.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Fix Leaky Faucets

What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

Chloe Shamtob 5/02/2023 10:13 PM

Other easy and low-cost ways to reduce my water usage at home is taking shorter showers and turning of the sink while I am brushing my teeth. Additionally, I will try to not run the dishwasher as often.

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- Billy Ung 5/06/2023 8:18 PM
  
  I have also been trying to reduce my water usage at home as well. It can be quite difficult as I am someone who likes taking long showers. Something I try to do is set a 5 minute timer on my phone along with a very loud alarm to really pressure me into getting in and out quickly. In addition, I also have been trying to use my dishwasher less frequently. A dishwasher is so convenient at times but I realize that hand washing is just as effective for half the amount of water used.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal More Fruits And Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Chloe Shamtob 4/27/2023 11:11 AM

Eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affects me because it is better for both my body and the environment. Eating more plant based food will reduce carbon emission and lead to a more heart healthy diet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Chloe Shamtob 4/18/2023 10:38 AM

I believe mindful eating is healthier because you will take note of what your eating and not feed into distractions. My eating experience will differ when practicing mindfulness as I will focus less on electronic devices and take please of each bite I consume. This will help me not to be wasteful or overeat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?

Chloe Shamtob 4/17/2023 11:13 AM

There are many environmental benefits from serving small portions such as creating less waste and reducing the need for more agriculture. Aside from the environment benefits of eating smaller portion, there can be benefits to your health. Eating smaller portions can lead to a better maintenance of weight and health related behaviors. Additionally, eating less can promote mindful eating and will aid in digestion.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Chloe Shamtob 4/10/2023 10:59 AM

On my daily walks to UCLA campus, I have noticed the serenity and beauty of the campus. I enjoyed the early morning energy boost I receive and refreshing atmosphere. Infrastructure changes that can make my walks more enjoyable are more side-walk paths and greenery around the area.

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- Venice Lupus 4/10/2023 11:01 PM
  
  Hi Chloe! I chose to do the same thing for my eco task this week. It has been so nice getting outside and being mindful of the Westwood area and I feel like I have started to notice that I am seeing buildings and plants that I have never seen before. I also noticed how beautiful our campus is and it makes me so thankful that I get a chance to go to this school. I have been feeling a lot more calm and grounded this week now that I have started walking everyday. I noticed one thing that could help with the walks are maybe just cleaning up the trash in the streets, I noticed that there was trash everywhere so I may make it my task next week to pickup trash that I see around campus and properly dispose of it.
  
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