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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Amber Wilson

Lyft Nashville

"Committing to sustainable living and encouraging others to find ways they can make small (or BIG) changes in their daily lives."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 845 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    32
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    14
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    276
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,995
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2,995
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Amber's actions

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 25 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 60 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

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

Wildlife

Leave No Trace

I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 120 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

COMPLETED 0
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?


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    Amber Wilson 4/23/2020 8:31 AM
    You get 5 points for each 'post' you make if you're looking for a simple way to rack 'em up! 

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    Amber Wilson 4/23/2020 8:30 AM
    Lyft SF is starting to catch up - they are only 1000 points behind us! Let's finish this challenge out as strong as we started it. 💪🏻

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    Amber Wilson 4/22/2020 6:38 AM
    I made a stew last night with homemade veggie broth - SO much better than store-bought! 

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    Amber Wilson 4/21/2020 7:46 AM
    One of my fav swaps has been wool dryer balls. They're an amazing alternative to dryer sheets and you can still make them smell lovely with (pet safe) essential oils! I initially stopped using dryer sheets just because of the waste they create - I wasn't even aware of how harmful they can be. Traditional dryer sheets have harsh chemicals in them that vent into the air we breathe and rub off from our clothes and into our skin - eeeeeek!

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    Amber Wilson 4/21/2020 6:44 AM
    Has anyone had struggles with the eco-challenge or sustainable practices in general since we've been quarantined that they'd like to share? 

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    Amber Wilson 4/21/2020 6:40 AM
    Hey everyone - I hope you all had great weekends! Did anyone get their hands in the soil or repurpose anything? I continued working on the garden and have been repurposing recyclables into seed starters! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

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    Amber Wilson 4/13/2020 1:12 PM
    My brain never shuts off - it's important for me to talk things out with people so I don't go into a depression. 
  • 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?

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    Amber Wilson 4/13/2020 11:50 AM
    Absolutely! One of the best things coming from this quarantine for me personally is all the time I'm spending outdoors. I'm really hoping to create some new habits around self-care during this time and for me, that is absolutely directly tied to the beauty and mysteries of nature. I know more time indoors/more screen time has negatively affected me in many ways, including a shorter attention span and not having relationships with my neighbors. I've met so many neighbors in the past few weeks! This is a scary time yes, but hopefully you can bring some beauty out of it with you. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Leave No Trace
    Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

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    Amber Wilson 4/13/2020 8:32 AM
    Household/Individual sustainability education. There are so many small acts that could have huge effects if we all did them together!

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    Amber Wilson 4/13/2020 7:57 AM
    Good Morning y'all! How was everyone's weekend?