Burak GUVEN

BUS324 24 S

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
121 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

16

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

225

minutes

spent learning

Burak's actions

Transportation

Test Drive an Electric Bike

Electric Bicycles

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Aquaculture

Improved Aquaculture

Each day, I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Buildings

Plan to Insulate

Insulation

I will spend 60 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Family Planning and Education

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Plastics Audit

Reduced Plastics

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 2 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Learn about the Need for Family Planning

What did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?

Burak GUVEN 3/01/2024 5:59 PM

The need for family planning varies across regions and demographics, with factors such as health, economic empowerment, cultural norms, and access to services influencing individual choices and societal outcomes globally. However, universally, family planning is essential for promoting reproductive health, reducing poverty, and achieving sustainable development goals.

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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?

Burak GUVEN 3/01/2024 5:57 PM

Wave and tidal energy are considered more predictable and reliable than some other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, which depend on weather conditions. Wave and tidal energy are considered more predictable and reliable than some other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, which depend on weather conditions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Plan to Insulate

What are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?

Burak GUVEN 3/01/2024 5:54 PM

Enhancing home energy efficiency reduces energy bills, lowers carbon footprints, and improves living comfort, directly contributing to environmental sustainability.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go by Bike

How does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?

Burak GUVEN 3/01/2024 5:53 PM

It was tiring, but it also made me happy because I reduced carbon emissions and it felt good to move more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Plastics Audit

What was the hardest item to reduce using or cut out that is plastic? Did you find a way to do it?

Burak GUVEN 3/01/2024 5:49 PM

Many everyday items come packaged in plastic, such as food products, toiletries, and household goods. Finding alternatives that are not packaged in plastic can be difficult, especially for certain food items or personal care products.

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