Brandon levin
4/30/2020 11:14 AM
I think I follow within these lines of a diet. I feel as if to make sure I do stay within the guideline I should list what I eat and the calories.
Brandon levin
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 417 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO42gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO13milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO13milestraveled by foot
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UP TO454minutesspent learning
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UP TO29minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO0.8poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO17pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Brandon's 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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research 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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 10 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Oceans
Support Organic Growing Methods
I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
Forests
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
People
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.
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.
Food
Advocate For More Food Options
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Wildlife
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany 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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Brandon levin 4/30/2020 11:10 AMMy challenge is going great, very interesting. -
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?
Brandon levin 4/30/2020 11:07 AMI've always been a bottle of water kind of guy, I've been drinking filtered water from the refrigerator for a while now long enough to make a difference. I know how much plastic I used to waste by drinking so many bottles but now I refill. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Brandon levin 4/30/2020 11:02 AMThe question shouldn't be who is affected but who isn't affect by polluted water? Everyone in your region is affected if the water is not drinkable or if they have no way to drink water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Brandon levin 4/30/2020 10:58 AMMy transportation choices affect my engagement within my community because whether I drive or ride a bike. the obvious healthier choice is to ride a bike but unless as a community as a whole were to make changes there wouldn't be a big difference. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
Brandon levin 4/30/2020 10:21 AMHow I can encourage biodiversity by my actions is by planting pollen and nectar plants to attract good insects. I can maintain wetlands by conserving water and reducing irrigation and avoid draining water bodies on my property. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Support Organic Growing MethodsIt is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?
Brandon levin 4/30/2020 10:17 AMMy response to that statement is if you don't try, you don't know if you can or not. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local OrganizationsWhy is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?
Brandon levin 4/30/2020 10:14 AMWithout the public's support of organizations and businesses would give them nothing because we are the support to give money and recognition. It helps to build a more resilient community giving strength being able to withstand and recover from adverse situations. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Brandon levin 4/30/2020 10:06 AMI feel as if it is good for my mental health because I now have the feeling of helping and loving earth feeling more connected. Trees give us oxygen as a whole not just one but planting a tree is helping you breathe and your spiritual health may play a role feeling connected to what you believe in. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Brandon levin 4/30/2020 9:59 AMThis doesn't surprise me because I Know Americans tend to waste, where I would rather use this money is make there a way for food to get to those who don't have food to eat.