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Adam Karout

JAC Sustainability

"Change the world one challenge at a time"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 795 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2,581
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    215
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,581
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    601
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    10
    conversations
    with people

Adam's actions

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation

SDG 5

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 50 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Learn and Discuss The Economy & Communities SDGs

SDG 7, 9, 12

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG 10

I will spend 25 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

ImpAct-Climate Challenge

Go to CICAN's website and submit an action as an individual or a group for the challenge. You can submit more than one action. See details through the link. Prizes to be won. Deadline for submissions: May 31, 2023.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Visit the AGORA on Earth Day (April 18th)

Come by the AGORA on Tuesday, April 18th from 10-2:30 and visit the different tables on display.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Attend the “Discover the World of Bees” Workshop at JAC

Did you know that JAC has our own bee hives on the roof? Alveole, the group who manages our bee hives, will present this workshop. Bees are behind a third of all the food we eat, including fruit, veggies, chocolate, nuts, and coffee. In this immersive workshop, you’ll learn more about urban beekeeping and the microcosm that is the hive. We’ll follow a bee’s life’s journey from when she first emerges from her cell to her final flight. When: Thursday April 20 from 1-2pm Where: AME-119 Space is limited. Please register by Tuesday April 18

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Watch “Into The Weeds: Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company”

“Into The Weeds” tells the story of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson, a former Bay Area groundskeeper who takes on a multinational agrochemical corporation after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Baichwal follows Johnson through his battle, setting his personal journey against a global environmental crisis. The film will be screened in in P-204 from 11:30 to 2:30pm on Wednesday April 19th and the filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal will be present for a Q&A. If you can't make it for the screening, the film is also viewable on the CBC website for free.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Send a petition to an elective representative

Create a petition about a climate topic and send it to an elective representative.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Alternative Transportation Day

Try cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions by finding another way to get to campus on April 26th (rain date: April 27th). Walk, bike, take the bus, the train, or carpool with someone!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Advocate for Water Habitat!

SDG 14

I will make 10 phone calls and/or send 3 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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?


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    Adam Karout 4/18/2023 4:42 PM
    it is all within, so look within and you will figure it out

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    Adam Karout 4/15/2023 3:41 PM
    quite interesting so far, more to come...

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    Adam Karout 4/15/2023 3:40 PM
    we need the positive psych team back!!!!!!!!

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      Melissa Tomecz 4/15/2023 7:24 PM
      Positive Psychology Class team is being looked at internally. Their efforts are being followed. They are just part of JAC Sustainability now. We are working together! :) Their points have been noted for a chance at the prize.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Why is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?

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    Adam Karout 4/10/2023 8:42 AM
    Honoring native and indigenous peoples and cultures is essential for several reasons. Firstly, indigenous peoples have unique cultural knowledge, traditions, and practices that are invaluable to human heritage and contribute to cultural diversity. Secondly, recognizing and honoring indigenous cultures helps to preserve their cultural heritage and prevent cultural erosion. Thirdly, indigenous cultures have often been subject to marginalization, discrimination, and exploitation, and acknowledging their contributions and worth is a crucial step towards reconciliation and healing. Fourthly, indigenous peoples often live in close harmony with nature and have valuable knowledge and practices for sustainable living. Finally, honoring native and indigenous cultures is a matter of human rights, as they have the right to maintain their cultural identities and ways of life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

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    Adam Karout 4/09/2023 7:19 AM
    The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are interconnected and have many linking factors. However, one linking factor across the group of SDGs is the overarching goal of achieving sustainable development. The SDGs recognize that economic, social, and environmental dimensions are interdependent and must be addressed holistically to achieve sustainable development. Therefore, the SDGs aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all, which requires addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges simultaneously.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    How have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?

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    Adam Karout 4/09/2023 7:14 AM
    i've taken a portion of the amount i would usually spend, and decided to save it. I will most likely quit some habits that lead to consumption to reduce purchasing habits
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Adam Karout 4/09/2023 7:12 AM
    When a culture spends most of its time inside and on screens, it can result in reduced physical activity, reduced social interaction, and a reduced attention span. There can also be a significant impact on mental health, including anxiety, depression, and addiction. Additionally, the overuse of screens can lead to a lack of exposure to nature, which is critical for human well-being. Overall, it is important to recognize the potential implications and take steps to mitigate the negative effects of a screen-dominated culture.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

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    Adam Karout 4/09/2023 7:11 AM
    i must be grateful for electricity, i didnt have any for 3 days, yet there are some still without any at all, even in my own neighbourhood