Lora Jones

KCIA 8th Grade Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,039 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

62

conversations

with people
UP TO

4.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

314

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

49

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

49

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

550

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

6.3

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

39

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Lora's actions

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Support Organic Growing Methods

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 4 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 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

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Forests

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Climate

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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DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Lora Jones 4/30/2020 12:42 PM

Last Day!!! Many thanks to all the students who participated!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

Lora Jones 4/27/2020 3:26 PM

Modern food systems are based upon mass production, the use of GMOs and the mass acceptance of using chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. This process ultimately leads to the destruction of the soil and pollution of waterways and the ocean with nitrogen and toxic chemicals. Food sovereignty encourages community leadership in small farms and community gardens that utilize organic methods that create healthy food and replenish the soil.

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Lora Jones 4/26/2020 1:39 PM

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

What environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?

Lora Jones 4/26/2020 1:37 PM

I am a firm supporter of home composting as an easy way to have a positive impact on the environment. I began years ago with just digging a 12 inch hole in the backyard to bury our fruit and vegetable waste. Three years ago we started a compost pile using a geo-bin and it has been amazing to see how the decomposers are naturally attracted to the waste and create very rich soil! I have shared the how to compost info on social media and have offered to assist family and friends in getting started.

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Lora Jones 4/24/2020 8:24 PM

Great work, 8th Grade Green Team! Only 6 more days to go...If you haven't added actions lately, feel free to finish your one time challenges and choose more. Then spread the word about what you're doing with your family, friends and neighbors. A little inspiration can go a long way!!

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Lora Jones 4/17/2020 5:16 PM

Great seeing all of the new team members...Welcome! If we check in on our dashboard and click on the button to complete our actions each day, we earn up to 35 points. If everyone remembers, that could be 500+ points for our team every day! Let's go 8th grade!

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Lora Jones 4/14/2020 8:52 PM

Yay to our small, but mighty team!! Over 700 points so far...let's ask our friends to join!

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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?
Lora Jones 4/11/2020 3:12 PM
Since we do not go fishing in lakes and rivers here, below are researched to be "6 of the Healthiest Fish to Buy & Eat" in the U.S. We eat fish about 2-4x/month and include mainly wild caught salmon, cod and albacore tuna. Paying more attention to the fish served at restaurants would be an important step to ensure better choices.

Albacore Tuna (troll- or pole-caught, from the US or British Columbia) ...

Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska) ...

Oysters (farmed) ...

Sardines, Pacific (wild-caught) ...

Rainbow Trout (farmed) ...

Freshwater Coho Salmon (farmed in tank systems, from the US)

https://www.onemedical.com/blog/eat-well/healthy-fish-eating-guide
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Forest-Friendly Foods

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

Lora Jones 4/09/2020 9:10 PM

Switching to shade grown coffee and sustainably produced chocolate is an ideal that Is sometimes a reality in our shopping habits. But making this a habit is the challenge. Reading labels more closely is a must. Only coffee from the coop...No more Trader Joes chocolate!! We can do this!

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