Burak GUVEN
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 121 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO225minutesspent learning
Burak's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Aquaculture
Improved Aquaculture
Each day, I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and Education Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat 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 PMThe 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about Wave and Tidal EnergyWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?
Burak GUVEN 3/01/2024 5:57 PMWave 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Burak GUVEN 3/01/2024 5:54 PMEnhancing home energy efficiency reduces energy bills, lowers carbon footprints, and improves living comfort, directly contributing to environmental sustainability. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Burak GUVEN 3/01/2024 5:53 PMIt was tiring, but it also made me happy because I reduced carbon emissions and it felt good to move more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Plastics AuditWhat 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 PMMany 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.