Emily Herring
4/28/2020 2:57 AM
Meat is more costly to eat, also, most richer countries have more people to feed. Eating meat negatively effects the planet in terms of waste.
Emily Herring
"I'm excited to represent Georgia Southern!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 514 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO210minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO0.8poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO42gallons of waterhave been saved
Emily's actions
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.
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.
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
I will spend 60 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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
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.
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 QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Emily Herring 4/28/2020 2:54 AMThis does not surprise me at all. In America we have normalized large portions so much that I can only imagine how much food we waste as a country. The money from the food wasted could be used for so many other things. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Emily Herring 4/28/2020 2:49 AMWhen food sovereignty is established in a community, it addresses: food security, poverty, environmental crisis, and inequalities of power. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Water-Friendly Beauty ProductsBeyond what does or doesn't come out of the tap at home, how do your choices affect freshwater locally and globally?
Emily Herring 4/28/2020 2:44 AMA lot of what we run into our drains effect the ground water around our areas, which most of the times is used for our drinking water! -
Emily Herring 4/28/2020 2:42 AMI have loved being able to participate in this challenge especially while sheltering in place! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local OrganizationsWhy is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?
Emily Herring 4/28/2020 2:40 AMSupporting local businesses allows your community to grow and thrive just by supporting your local econom. It also offers close-by goods and services. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
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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?
Emily Herring 4/06/2020 5:07 PMLiving oceans absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and reduce climate change impacts. One way we could help take care of ocean heath is by being more aware of the things we throw away that are not biodegradable; start recycling! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Emily Herring 4/01/2020 9:37 AMSpending time outdoors is said to improve your mental and physical health! The more time you spend outdoors and the more places you explore benefits you! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Emily Herring 4/01/2020 9:33 AMWe could prepare for changing water situations by all being more aware of the amount of water we use and attempting to cut down!