Olivia Bennett

Berkeley Carroll

"Hoping to see more youth activist unite during these tough times and see a greener future"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
236 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

13

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

48

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

20

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

20

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

20

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Olivia's actions

Fresh Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 20 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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
Action Track: Building Resilience Spend Time Outside

Rachel 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?

Olivia Bennett 4/11/2020 9:49 AM

I completely agree with Rachel Caron's statement. Nature is something that can give comfort to many people. And especially during this time, stepping outside for a couple of minutes can be such a stress reliever. I have never appreciated these small moments as much as I do now. I can see the magnolia trees blooming from my apartment windows and that somehow gives me comfort during this time of anxiety.

Being outside, breathing fresh air is equally important as human interaction. It is a necessity. Doctor Roshini Rajapaksa says "getting outside can help alleviate symptoms of depression, up your energy, and increase your overall well-being, so while you could stay indoors, getting outside every day—even if it's just for 20 minutes—can have a much greater positive effect on your body." This is especially important to remember during this time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Olivia Bennett 4/11/2020 9:44 AM

I have incorporated reusable mugs into my daily routine. Although some days I do forget my reusable cup, I have learned to not take it too harshly. Sometimes we do forget things but that doesn't mean it should stop us from continuing to make a change. Even though this seems like it might have a minor impact, it is still positively impacting our community!

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