Carolyn Cosgrove Payne
"reconnecting "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 345 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO128gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO5.4pounds of CO2have been saved
Carolyn's actions
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.
People
Register for Earth Day
I will register for a FREE ticket to attend the virtual St. Louis Earth Day Festival which spans from April 18-26, 2020, in order to gain access to daily live content and links that highlight the amazing work in our community that are paving way for a more sustainable future.
Oceans
Advocate For More Packaging Options
Plastic packaging can clog our water ways and the stomachs of sea creatures. I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.
Food
Advocate For More Food Options
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 15 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.
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 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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Carolyn Cosgrove Payne 4/08/2020 1:18 PMI watched a webinar called The Roots of Injustice in our Agricultural System about how the ways our labor laws exclude farmworkers are rooted in racism. For example, farmworkers are often excluded from minimum wage requirements, overtime pay requirements, and other important health and safety regulations. -
Carolyn Cosgrove Payne 4/06/2020 12:22 PMI read about St Louis's Building Energy Performance Standards bill for my climate research: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/city-laws/board-bills/boardbill.cfm?bbDetail=true&BBId=13504 -
Carolyn Cosgrove Payne 4/02/2020 9:41 AMSpent some time talking (from a distance) to my neighbor Ed, who is the curator of invertebrates at the St. Louis Zoo, about the different trees and shrubs he planted and the pollinators they attract. -
Carolyn Cosgrove Payne 4/01/2020 9:16 AMwoo hoo! going great!!!!!