Anna Nadon
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 870 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
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UP TO580minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO625minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO87disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO74conversationswith people
Anna's actions
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
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
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.
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 10 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.
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.
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 QUESTIONWildlife Use Reusable BagsWhat 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?
Anna Nadon 4/30/2020 11:27 AMWhen I forget, I try to fit small things into my purse and carry large things by hand. Usually this is sufficient - I also make an effort to be sure there is always at least one reusable bag in my car for times I forget. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Anna Nadon 4/30/2020 11:26 AMI hate unnecessary waste - being able to ditch reusable cups without impacting my daily life makes me feel empowered. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Anna Nadon 4/30/2020 11:25 AMBeing outdoors allows me to feel more centered, especially with all the craziness that has been going on recently. We discovered a beautiful wooded park area behind our neighborhood while taking this action. -
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?
Anna Nadon 4/30/2020 11:23 AMIt allows me to avoid paranoia about food I purchased being bad when really it is not - I can use more of what I purchase than I had realized, limiting the waste I create. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Anna Nadon 4/30/2020 11:22 AMBecause they are necessary to life on the planet - last year we built two rain gardens with an eye to native plants, and a variety to flower throughout the year. This year, I am hoping to add a wildflower garden to help further support local pollinators. -
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?
Anna Nadon 4/29/2020 11:24 AMI have been loving my daily lunch time walks - great way to recenter and have a productive afternoon. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Share Eco TipsWhat environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?
Anna Nadon 4/22/2020 1:54 PMStarting today, I am making an active effort to carry a bag with me whenever I go walking so I can collect and dispose of loose trash.
I am counting on my husband and friends that I walk with to help me stay accountable.
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Joe Walter 4/23/2020 2:26 PMThat is awesome, great idea. I just saw some earlier today near my neighborhood and thought to myself about when I am going to get a bag and go back after it! And great mask by the way! -
Courtney Groszhans 4/22/2020 7:19 PMGood for you!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate My Carbon FootprintWhat was most surprising to you about your carbon footprint?
Anna Nadon 4/14/2020 6:53 AMI was as actually disappointed in the calculators available - my husband and I have solar panels and two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and there wasn't a really great way to factor that into the emissions calculators.-
Courtney Groszhans 4/14/2020 6:36 PMThat is so cool you have solar panels!
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