Ben Corley
4/30/2020 11:53 AM
In my area, the most prominent concerns about water are related to drought during the long, hot summers of Florida. Our water quality and abundance of freshwater is great.
Ben Corley
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO9.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO9.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Ben'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 Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 15 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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.
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.
Fresh Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh WaterWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh WaterBeyond what does or doesn't come out of the tap at home, how do your choices affect freshwater locally and globally?
Ben Corley 4/30/2020 11:47 AMBy choosing to purchase products that are environmentally sourced, and have responsibly-packaged materials, we can be responsible about our freshwater usage and limit the pollutants released into the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimateHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Ben Corley 4/30/2020 11:45 AMThe way you get around has a large impact on your environmental footprint and your affect on the community. From my experience, I find that walking to places that I would usually access by car is a great way to get active and healthy while getting where you need to be. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building ResilienceWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Ben Corley 4/30/2020 11:43 AMAll life that is living in the surrounding areas of the body of water are affected, polluted water is dangerous for wildlife and humans that come in contact with it.