Julia Finder

ViacomCBS West Coast

"It is only by working together to change our actions that we can save the planet."

POINTS TOTAL

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168 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

26

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

0.5

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

1.1

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Julia's 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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DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 10 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 10 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

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Forests

Choose Better Wood Products

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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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: Research and Support Local Organizations

Why is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?

Julia Finder 4/21/2020 12:26 PM

While we can send funding to help around the world, by taking action in our local communities, we are actively working in the place we cause the most direct damage. every effort helps, and small things we do in our community can create a larger positive across the globe.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

What are you grateful for about our planet? Share what you created or your general thoughts of love and gratitude with everyone else!

Julia Finder 4/21/2020 12:19 PM

I'm grateful for the diversity in ecosystems and the beautiful opportunities in those differences. It creates a reason to travel, to connect with people around the world, to try new foods and see new animals.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

Who is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?

Julia Finder 4/21/2020 12:17 PM

I've been an active supporter of Charity Water for years. Water pollution is more likely to effect low-income populations. Ilnesses can easily be spread through polluted water, and populations without clean water are more likely to be unable to treat those illnesses effectively.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Julia Finder 4/21/2020 12:16 PM

I have found the biggest challenge is simply the concern about washing it. Using fun mugs is a ways to create a small joy, and building a fun mug collection gives me motivation to stick with my mugs.

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