Josie Jastram

Sustain UNO

"Learning ways to better the world one step at a time."

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200 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

180

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

105

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

105

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Josie's actions

Action Track: Building Resilience

Research 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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Wildlife

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Leave No Trace

I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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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?

Josie Jastram 4/08/2020 8:37 PM

I would say it's going well but this weather is making the extra time outside a little unpleasant. Plus parks being closed now makes it a little difficult to get outside in nature and enjoy, see different species, and learn more about my surroundings.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Leave No Trace

Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

Josie Jastram 4/07/2020 6:18 PM

I personally care about disposing of waste properly and leaving things as you found it. I try to clean up every single piece of trash that I see and some days it's overwhelming when there's trash everywhere.

I try to encourage everyone I travel with to not take any part of nature with them when we leave an area. That's how we end up with invasive species and end up destroying ecosystems.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Josie Jastram 4/06/2020 4:15 PM

When I look at the websites guide for Nebraska, I see MANY seafoods to avoid. As I go through the avoid list, I notice that I don't eat anything on there. When looking at the good alternatives list, it appears that I eat a couple items on there. However, these items are not listed on the best choices with a bit of variety. It leads me to believe that since there's only 1 type on the best list and 3 on the good alternative, the best option probably isn't the easiest to come by in Nebraska. I'm happy to say I eat quite a few of the best choices options, like Salmon from Sam's that is certified gold standard sustainable seafood.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Josie Jastram 4/06/2020 1:58 PM

That does ring true to me. Being outside on nature today has really helped reduce my stress in probably the fastest and most effective way.

I think for those that spends most of their time indoors, they're likely to have a more tense demeanor. I think a group that is always stressed and doesn't take time to slow down and enjoy the little and free things in life will only result in problems. It could create communication barriers, lead to unhealthy relationships, a negative work environment, and many health issues.

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