Amelia Sykes
"Promoting the world's largest environmental movement and educating my community on what you can do to make every day Earth Day."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO201conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO46milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO46milestraveled by foot
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UP TO285minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,233minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2,233minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO35pounds of CO2have been saved
Amelia's actions
Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
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
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Wildlife
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 90 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 60 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
Fresh Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
People
Community Business Engagement
Reach out to small businesses in the area and ask how I may be able to support them
Fresh Water
Water-Friendly Beauty Products
Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support A Sharing Economy
To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 90 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 7 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 3 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 QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience 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?
Amelia Sykes 4/05/2020 11:11 AMDifferent transportation options definitely have varying levels of community engagement. I find that when I go on more walks vs driving, I see more neighbors, catch up with friends, have more time to engage in conversation whether on the phone or in person. While walking, I have more time to take in my surroundings and become more familiar with my community than if I were to pass by quickly in a car. Taking a walk or bike ride in my opinion (depending on the length of travel) can always be more fun, especially while conversing with friends and catching up! -
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Amelia Sykes 4/05/2020 11:03 AMHow are you taking climate action?? Screenshot our checklist and fill it in for yourself! Let your actions speak :) -
Amelia Sykes 4/05/2020 10:13 AMFeels so great to get back to the tennis game again! It's been too long, but we're goin' on about 7 days of tennis so far this quarantine and don't plan on stopping soon! -
Amelia Sykes 3/23/2020 12:26 PMJoin RIT's EcoChallenge team for Earth Month this April!