Kadyn Jones

Student Sustainability Center

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531 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

36

conversations

with people
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

180

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

230

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

560

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

560

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Kadyn's actions

Action Track: Building Resilience

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 20 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

People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 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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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Research a Wild Animal

What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?

Kadyn Jones 4/24/2020 6:40 AM

I researched more about the sea otter, cause they are my favorite animal! Once I did some digging, I realized how cool of a creature they are. They have one of the densest coats of fur, helping them with insulation in the ocean. They wrap themselves in kelp to keep from floating out deeper into the ocean when sleeping, and the carry around a favorite rock or shell they use to crack open and eat their prey! A pretty cool animal :)

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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?

Kadyn Jones 4/24/2020 6:37 AM

I never knew about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and how important this process is to our climate and the world, The transporting of nutrients, temperature, salts, etc. through the ocean is detrimental to coastal environments. The lack of glacial freshwater entering the oceans each year may lead to extreme climatic changes. It's amazing how this process occurs, and that it supports most life on earth without people even realizing it,

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Conserve Toilet Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

Kadyn Jones 4/24/2020 6:29 AM

In this area, I think there is a large amount of over-consumption of water through utilities (i.e. flushing toilets, showers, sinks). To help make this a more sustainable system, I would provide incentives to households and small businesses that cut back on their water usage. Further, implementing shorter running times on automatic sinks and using gray water for public restrooms would be simple solutions to this issue.

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Kadyn Jones 4/16/2020 11:54 AM

Being quarantined has given all of us a great opportunity to connect with loved ones, have a mental break, and pursue activities that we used to not have time for, Many of the challenges I chose to participate in were based on education and research, They are things I would love to learn more about, and now I have the time to do it :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing

How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

Kadyn Jones 4/16/2020 11:50 AM

I enjoy connecting with my family and friends because it helps me vent and makes me feel more positive throughout my day. I am missing my friends a lot right now, so having the ability to chat with them and see their faces makes me so appreciative.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People 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?

Kadyn Jones 4/13/2020 1:36 PM

Most of the times I have felt connected to nature, and therefor more connected to myself and my being is when I have been outside for longer periods of time (or more frequently). I believe it has made me more aware of the details, more aware of the beauty and simplicity in life, and in turn more receptive of information. The more I reflect and participate in regular tasks outdoors, the more clearheaded I feel. It is easier to understand various opinions, have empathy, and be able to critically think about typical processes in society.

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