Abdul Mazid
"A clean, healthy and well protected environment supporting a sustainable society and economy."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1,076gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO109meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO589minutesspent learning
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UP TO9.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO20pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO56zero-waste mealsconsumed
Abdul's actions
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG #1 No Poverty
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG #15 Life On Land
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
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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Abdul Mazid 4/30/2022 11:12 AM
Taking care of the Earth is taking care of the future. However, how can we take care of our future if our planet faces a major global threat? There are thousands of marine mammals that are dying because of plastic pollution. Environmental pollution is also affecting human health. While some are worsening the issues, you can act to solve the problem.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Volunteer In My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Abdul Mazid 4/29/2022 4:30 AMEat Locally. Send a message to businesses in your community by supporting local merchants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your CommunityWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Find out where your energy comes fromWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Abdul Mazid 4/29/2022 4:26 AMOver 80%of India's energy needs are met by three fuels: coal, oil and solid biomass. Coal has underpinned the expansion of electricity generation and industry, and remains the largest single fuel in the energy mix. The major types or sources of renewable energy are: Solar energy from the sun. Geothermal energy from heat inside the earth. Wind energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster RisksWhat are the climate and disaster risks in your region?
Abdul Mazid 4/29/2022 4:22 AMIndia has been vulnerable, in varying degrees, to a large number of natural, as well as, human-made disasters on account of its unique geo-climatic and socio- economic conditions. It is highly vulnerable to floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, avalanches and forest fires. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Abdul Mazid 4/29/2022 4:21 AMNearly ninety per cent of wild flowering plants need pollinators like bees to transfer pollen for strong health condition. In turn, these plants are critical in the functioning of ecosystems. They provide food, form habitats and provide a wide range of other resources for many animal species. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Abdul Mazid 4/29/2022 4:18 AMDrive Less, Walk, take public transportation, carpool, rideshare or bike to your destination when possible. This not only reduces CO2 emissions, it also lessens traffic congestion and the idling of engines that accompanies it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Abdul Mazid 4/29/2022 4:15 AMSwitch to a water efficient showerhead. Showerheads are measured by the number of gallons of water they deliver per minute.
Spend less time in the shower.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Reduce Animal Product ConsumptionWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?