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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Bailey Lankford

Asheville High School

"My mission is to keep reminding myself that even though I'm stuck inside due to COVID-19, the world and the environment are still out there!"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,091 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    103
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    885
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    925
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    26
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    60
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    336
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Bailey's 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 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 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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Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 3 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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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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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.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

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Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

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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.

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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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
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Bailey Lankford 4/30/2020 8:33 AM
    Getting away from the constant stress of school work and family and screen time is very stress-relieving for me, and right now the only time I can get that is being outside. It's very peaceful.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Bailey Lankford 4/29/2020 7:58 AM
    Knowing the difference between these dates helps me to make choices about food. Knowing these differences helps me to know the truth behind how long my food will actually be good if it has a certain use by versus sell-by date, and will help me to make better food choices as a whole.

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    Bailey Lankford 4/24/2020 1:54 PM
    This didn't go through from yesterday for some reason- another funny sign! Little weird, little funny

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    Bailey Lankford 4/24/2020 1:52 PM
    Interesting signs out around the neighborhood

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    Bailey Lankford 4/20/2020 4:48 PM
    Not sure if this counts as a "meal" per se, but... croissants! Homemade!

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    Bailey Lankford 4/18/2020 8:24 AM
    Been working on the yard! Looks much better now

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    Bailey Lankford 4/12/2020 7:55 AM
    New dinner: Sushi Burritos! Vegan when made with tofu, as shown below. They have sushi rice, organic mango, avocado, carrots, air fried tofu, and ponzu sauce (citrus soy sauce) wrapped in nori.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

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    Bailey Lankford 4/09/2020 7:38 PM
    If I need bags but don't have a reusable one, if possible, I will carry my items. However, sometimes I need to accept a disposable bag. When this is the case, I bring the bag home and save it, either to carry something else or to help clean up after my dog. Both of my parents keep reusable bags in their cars, so they always have one when out shopping.
  • 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?

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    Bailey Lankford 4/05/2020 1:35 PM
    I think that my diet falls within the guidelines for my area. I am a pescatarian, so while I do partake of fish, I don't do it often. I always make sure that my food is sourced in a way that is sustainable, and all of the restaurants that I go to where I consume fish advertise themselves as sustainable places.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Support Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Bailey Lankford 4/04/2020 7:50 AM
    Pollinators provide us with everything- flowers, trees, and the crops we grow for food. Without pollinators, our world would not be able to exist as it does now.