Angela M.
"To reduce my carbon footprint whenever possible!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 552 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO160minutesspent learning
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UP TO205minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO205minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO54conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Angela's actions
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Fresh Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 15 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Climate
My Carbon Footprint
Use an online tool (links below) to calculate my carbon footprint and see what changes would make the most difference. Each calculator varies, but you'll typically need to gather: utility records, the flight history for the last year, and annual mileage and fuel efficiency of your vehicles.
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 30 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.
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.
Climate
Energy savings for the home office
Now that we're all working from home, energy bills could go up. Take some time to evaluate your home office space (even if it's the kitchen table!). Many utilities offer home efficiency kits (LED bulbs, shower heads, etc.) - visit your electric utilities website to see if they offer any of these solutions. The links below will also help you find energy efficiency opportunities in your own space.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
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 QUESTIONClimate My Carbon FootprintWhat was most surprising to you about your carbon footprint?
Angela M. 4/29/2020 10:55 AMI had taken a more detailed look at purchasing carbon offsets and how it is translated to clean energy initiatives. I love to travel a lot by plane and oftentimes, I don't really think about the carbon emissions from those travels. Moving forward, I will be purchasing carbon offsets for my flights. -
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?
Angela M. 4/22/2020 1:00 PMI think having this knowledge would definitely reduce food waste, and enabling people to buy food or produce that may not look the most physically appealing but maintaining its nutritional value. -
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?
Angela M. 4/22/2020 7:34 AMThis rings true to me since I love being outdoors, and it makes me feel so whole spiritually and emotionally. While being at home during this period, I could see my mood change a bit compared to when I'm able to freely go outside to take a walk or ride a bike. I definitely feel more enclosed, anxious and low energy when I am indoors too much. I am trying to balance that by taking walks more often during low traffic time periods. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Angela M. 4/08/2020 11:43 AMSo many communities in Northern Ontario are affected by both the quality and lack of access to clean water, which is unacceptable because this does not happen in other municipalities across the Ontario and Canada. It's just sad to see communities suffering in "third world country" conditions while living in Canada. -
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