

Jon Rush
"To learn, practice, and implement various measurable ways to improve myself, those near myself, and the environment around me."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 968 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO0.0donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO230gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO21meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,094minutesspent exercising
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UP TO933minutesspent learning
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UP TO635minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO4.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO164pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO23zero-waste mealsconsumed
Jon's actions
Community
Research Restorative Justice
I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 60 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Simplicity
Core Values
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 90 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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 QUESTIONEnergy Learn About Renewable EnergyWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Jon Rush 4/16/2021 6:23 AM-
Jon Rush 4/19/2021 5:32 AM -
Lindsey Soltan 4/16/2021 8:58 AMthe cybertruck takes away your cowboy card!
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Jon Rush 4/15/2021 5:40 AMWriting down 3 things that I'm grateful for hit home today...
Water was turned off at the house last night & this morning 😒
Makes me doubly grateful for the days that I do have running water -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITESIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Jon Rush 4/08/2021 8:18 AMI have a waste water treatment plant down the road from where I live and it's definitely something that leaves a mark behind. Every time I drive by, I have to make sure that the windows are all rolled up and the air filtration is recycling air from inside my car, otherwise the very strong odor of the plant will get into my car. I can only imagine what this does to the housing developments less than a half mile from this area. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Jon Rush 4/08/2021 8:16 AMI can change my phone wallpaper, lock screen, my watch's face, and computer background & screensaver. Additionally, when clothes get holes in them, see if there is a way to mend them to continue wearing them. I have done this recently by buying jean patches and combining them with spray cloth adhesive to get them back into working order so I don't have to buy new jeans. -
Jon Rush 4/07/2021 6:14 AMWriting down 3 things that I am grateful for has begun to evolve, I actually began to look forward to doing this today. The first day I wrote something fairly generic, but I had to actually dig a little deeper to keep from repeating myself, and in the process, realizing all of the little things that I take for granted each day.
I think this may be something I continue to do even after the challenge is over. -
Jon Rush 4/06/2021 5:37 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Jon Rush 4/05/2021 6:12 AMI need to find an exercise buddy to help keep me accountable. I used to do this with my sister, but she doesn't seem to have the time anymore. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Jon Rush 4/05/2021 6:11 AMI've noticed that when speaking to friends, I can ask them how their day is going and not already know (which can sometimes create dead-spots in conversations). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Jon Rush 4/05/2021 6:06 AMKeeping a positive outlook on your actions can really help to show you and those around you that even when it seems all is lost, better days are just around the corner! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Jon Rush 4/05/2021 6:05 AMIt does not surprise me, that is why now I always finish my steak (Thanks Tim! 🤣)
I'd much rather spend it on something a little more substantial that will last longer.