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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Kiernan Beckett

NY2CL Squad

"Save the Earth!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,144 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    216
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    35
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    185
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    29
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Kiernan'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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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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs

Bringing home unique souvenirs from trips you’ve enjoyed is meaningful, and giving people unique gifts from other places is fun. Seek souvenirs and gifts that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.

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Climate

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Research Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 10 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

Oceans

Support Organic Growing Methods

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

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 10 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

Climate

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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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

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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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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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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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?

  • 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?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/21/2020 11:50 AM
    I made a new and improved compost pile and posted it on Insta!

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/08/2020 12:42 PM
    Great idea to to keep people engaged in climate and environmental action!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/05/2020 8:18 AM
    More time outdoors connects you with the environment around you and helps keep you sane in quarantine!
  • 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?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/05/2020 8:16 AM
    I went to the SeafoodWatch.org website, it was super interesting! Some of the methods of fishing are horrible and extremely detrimental to ocean wildlife. Advocate for sustainable seafood!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
    How do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/02/2020 7:48 PM
    Consumerism is terrible for the environment! Lot's of companies have no regard to their environmental or carbon footprint, so we need to stop supporting them
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Research a Wild Animal
    What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/02/2020 7:47 PM
    Whales are amazing!          
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Research Local Climate Issues
    In what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/02/2020 7:47 PM
    Not many cases currently, and our school is doing a good job of online learning
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/02/2020 7:46 PM
    Take public transportation, boycott single-use plastics, invest in solar panels or other form of renewable energy
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Support Organic Growing Methods
    It is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/02/2020 7:41 PM
    That's wrong!               
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

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    Kiernan Beckett 4/01/2020 10:18 AM
    Animal agriculture is horrible for the planet