Andrew Razanauskas
"'you can make this world better for your kids before you leave it' -j. cole"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 541 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO410minutesspent exercising
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UP TO6.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO6.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO29minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO60minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
Andrew's actions
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 5 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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 QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Andrew Razanauskas 4/19/2023 11:59 AMWhen I practice gratitude, I feel happier. When I feel happier, I'm more sensitive to the needs of others and, moreover, tend to want to spread that joy to my surrounding environment. But, it's tough to find that motivation if I don't first reflect in thankfulness. It's a crucial first step. -
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?
Andrew Razanauskas 4/12/2023 5:02 AMIt rings very true. If I'm always indoors I'm likely far more sedentary and connecting to artificial things -- TV, laptop, FIFA. Outdoors I better touch my natural environment and, as such, gain a greater appreciation for it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Join An Outdoor ProjectHow well do you know the area you stay in -- whether your hometown or your campus community? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?
Andrew Razanauskas 4/09/2023 3:02 PMI don't know my surroundings nearly as well as I'd like to. Sometimes I get caught in the same routine, that it's uncomfortable to break that up. But, engaging (for instance, the outdoor project at which I volunteered) better connects me to the earth and community, and it becomes far easier to become an advocate! -
Andrew Razanauskas 4/07/2023 10:10 AMBiked to the gym, whereas I'd usually drive. Reduced emissions and saved on gas! It's cool when sustainable choices also have net-positive cost impacts -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Meet My NeighborsIn what ways can you create more real and meaningful interactions with friends — or strangers — each week?
Andrew Razanauskas 4/06/2023 5:13 AMWe can offer to help or support. I believe everyone has an important skill or trait to offer the world, and the more we engage in our social environments, the better we can support others in need and see that reciprocated.