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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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혜민 양

University of Minnesota

"reducing garbage!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 71 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

혜민's actions

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Personal Waste Audit

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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Climate

Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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Climate

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 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

Research Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 20 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

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

Fresh Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 2 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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  • 혜민 양's avatar
    혜민 양 4/01/2020 4:17 PM
    it is not easy to practice, but I realized that I am using a lot of disposable stuff. Through this website, I will try to reduce my meaningless behaviors such as eat outside, driving a car rather than walk, buy lots of meets rather than vegetables, etc.