

Samir Musallam
"I want to help foster a sustainable Earth for future generations. The Ecochallenge is just one avenue to help accomplish this mission and it will take a large community of likeminded people working together to make this mission successful."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 420 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
Samir's actions
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG 6
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG 6
I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Learn and Discuss the Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG 4, 8, 11, 17
Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 30 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 8 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 5 documentaries about education or work.
Economy & Communities
Replace Manual Thermostats
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Basic Needs & Security
Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG 8
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Participant Feed
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Samir Musallam 4/05/2023 6:12 AMI would like to be better at checking in everyday on the site itself, but I am I was jotting down when I completed an action and was able to add those actions retroactively. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!
Samir Musallam 4/05/2023 6:07 AMWe made vegetarian potstickers that were absolutely delicious for lunch. And then had a nice kale salad with sunflower seeds, cabbage, and toothpick carrots with a sweet onion dressing for dinner. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Samir Musallam 4/05/2023 6:04 AMIt's nice that we won't have to pay as close attention to the thermostat this year. Our energy bills almost doubled throughout the last year and I hope this helps ease that financial burden. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
Samir Musallam 4/05/2023 6:04 AMIt was really not as difficult as I was expecting. I am grateful we were able to do this as a family and hope to do it again within the next few weeks!