Sarah LeRoux
4/21/2020 1:02 PM
I can reduce, reuse, recycle, conserve water, buy local foods, visit a botanical garden to support their work, drive less, plant flowers and vegetables, buy sustainable products.
Sarah LeRoux
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 898 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO140minutesspent learning
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UP TO720minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO720minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO360gallons of waterhave been saved
Sarah's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
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.
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
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.
Wildlife
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.
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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Sarah LeRoux 4/30/2020 6:16 AMIt's been fun to take this challenge. While today is the last day to enter our progress, we can maintain our habits and add new goals going forward. Our work doesn't stop here.-
Scott Royael 4/30/2020 12:14 PMHi Sarah,
So true...thanks for all the time and thoughtful comments you've added during this challenge.
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Sarah LeRoux 4/22/2020 6:05 AMI know I can take small steps to contribute to the collective impact. It takes time to establish and maintain good habits. It helps to have daily tasks and reminders to make progress. The Earth benefits from our actions and so do we. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Sarah LeRoux 4/17/2020 11:02 AMContinuing to conserve water and use refillable water containers is a start. Maintaining the cleanliness of our natural bodies of water locally and into the Adirondacks is important too. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Spend Time OutsideRachel 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?
Sarah LeRoux 4/17/2020 10:56 AMSpending too much time indoors means we miss opportunities to see and experience natural beauty which improves our health and inspires us. It's great to breath fresh air, feel the sunshine, watch the seasons change and observe wildlife! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Sarah LeRoux 4/17/2020 10:50 AMI'll be more careful when reading these labels and pause to reconsider their meaning before throwing food out.