Danielle Harris
4/22/2020 8:02 PM
The market for this food has become overly concentrated and there has been damage to the environment to meet these growing food demands
Danielle Harris
POINTS TOTAL
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- 733 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO31conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO192gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
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UP TO95minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO95minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Danielle's actions
Food
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.
Climate
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.
People
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.
People
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 5 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 1 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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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Danielle Harris 4/25/2020 9:13 PMI have really enjoyed this challenge so far. This makes you think about how even little changes can make a difference!-
Alyssa Lowe 4/30/2020 4:04 PMI agree ! definitely changed my outlook.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to EarthWhat are you grateful for about our planet? Share what you created or your general thoughts of love and gratitude with everyone else!
Danielle Harris 4/21/2020 8:09 PMI am grateful for the oxygen that I breathe, the oceans for being so beautiful, and the animals that have me fascinated. I am grateful to be on this planet and that I get to live my life everyday.-
Alyssa Lowe 4/30/2020 4:05 PMLove you letter , I also did one on my page !
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Danielle Harris 4/19/2020 8:03 PMI went for a walk around a track today with my family and it was nice to spend time outside -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Earth Day Action: Share Eco TipsWhat environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?
Danielle Harris 4/17/2020 8:08 PMI have used paper and steel straws to reduce the use of plastic straws. I continuously use them and bring them with me even if I buy a drink. -
Danielle Harris 4/17/2020 8:04 PMI'm glad that I get to stay connected with my friends even during this pandemic -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Spend Time OutsideRachel 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?
Danielle Harris 4/16/2020 8:21 PMI am more of an indoor person than an outdoor person but with the recent events I think that it's important to spend sometime outside just to get vitamin D because it's good for you. We all need some fresh air sometimes -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Danielle Harris 4/16/2020 8:07 PMIt makes a person feel less alone and its proven to make people happier when they feel more connected. Since we can't be with our friends physically it's nice to see them on video chat or just to talk to them. -
Danielle Harris 4/16/2020 8:04 PMToday I had a vegan (plant based) burger and it was good -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Danielle Harris 4/15/2020 7:45 PMIt helps me understand when I am able to use and consume products. It helps me make healthier and safer decisions when knowing if I can consume certain products.