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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Brendan Davis

Wilmington Green Team

"Staying informed to adjust my habits and to leave no trace as much as possible."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 526 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    43
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    34
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    34
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,035
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,005
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    81
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    29
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Brendan's actions

Forests

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

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Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 30 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Use Muscle Power

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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Participant Feed

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    Brendan Davis 4/30/2020 7:17 AM
    Very fun challenge through the month!  Made me more aware of some habits I am already following, and tried new ones!

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    Brendan Davis 4/27/2020 8:34 AM
    Trying to keep a daily check-in on this challenge.  Helps me to be more mindful each day for the environment!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

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    Brendan Davis 4/27/2020 8:31 AM
    Seems like a change from the Green Revolution that brought us more food yield and productivity. With trade impacts with COVID-19, perhaps we revisit the trade system. But the ability to have fruit and vegetables year-round is a great benefit to health.
  • 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?

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    Brendan Davis 4/27/2020 8:29 AM
    Once I start the practice, I realize how easy it is to bring and use my own mug vs disposable and plastic cups.

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    Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:20 AM
    This is fun!  Especially as it hits Earth Day week!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Learn about Our Oceans
    What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

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    Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:20 AM
    Oceans support a food protein source for me, and weather patterns.  Reduce my use of plastic bags and packaging, and picking up litter so it doesn't get into our waterways (and eventually into the oceans).
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Smart Seafood Choices
    Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

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    Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:18 AM
    Had no idea how risky Eel was across the country!  I'll monitor the site, especially before grabbing sushi next time.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Say No to Plastic Straws
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:18 AM
    Don't use straws a lot, and have checked my use for iced coffees.
  • 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?

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    Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:17 AM
    We need to spark our imagination and "look up" from the phones and get outside.  My best experiences in nature have nothing to do with a phone or a TV.  Even reading a book outside is way better!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Use Muscle Power
    How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?

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    Brendan Davis 4/13/2020 4:13 PM
    With quarantine, I am walking daily for exercise and cabin-fever.  I've noticed in the past most of my car trips are 1-2 miles, so I've been trying to batch travel, and explore biking to work.