Reducing the use of single use plastics cuts down on plastic waste in the ocean, improves the health of marine animals and reduces the plastic-borne contaminants in the ocean.
Paula Fong
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participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
Paula's actions
Oceans
Support Organic Growing Methods
I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Oceans
Learn about Our Oceans
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Fresh Water
Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Learn about Our OceansWhat is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?
Paula Fong 4/13/2020 10:20 PMThe Oceans are the source of most of the oxygen in our atmosphere.
Reducing the use of single use plastics cuts down on plastic waste in the ocean, improves the health of marine animals and reduces the plastic-borne contaminants in the ocean. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Paula Fong 4/13/2020 9:26 PMAll our senses, including curiosity and wonder can be engaged when we leave behind the familiar and change our perspective. Even a well known path can yield new understanding as the time, the weather, the season, vary. Your sense of place grows with each new experience.-
Erin M 4/14/2020 6:19 AMBeautifully written, Paula - thank you!
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