Janet Nunez

Agents of Change

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
697 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

17

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

420

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

960

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

960

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

47

conversations

with people
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8.0

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

64

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

400

gallons of water

have been saved

Janet's actions

Wildlife

Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs

Bringing home unique souvenirs from trips you’ve enjoyed is meaningful, and giving people unique gifts from other places is fun. Seek souvenirs and gifts that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 60 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 90 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?

Janet Nunez 4/30/2020 6:28 AM

I really enjoyed doing this challenge. I have learned so much and have become more aware of what I do. My actions and impact on the Earth will be reduced from now on.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Janet Nunez 4/30/2020 6:13 AM

People is richer countries eat more meat because meat is mass produced there. Thousands of turkeys, for example, are raised all year and then slaughtered for Thanksgiving. Other countries use their animals for milk, transportation, warmth, or are sacred to their religions. Eating more meat affects the vegetation where these animals grow.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs

How do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?

Janet Nunez 4/30/2020 6:07 AM

My consumption affects the health of wildlife because if I, for example, decide to eat meat, someone has had to kill an animal for me to eat. If I eat vegetables, someone has had to plant the vegetable and harvest it. What I eat is in constant connection with the other wildlife.

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Janet Nunez 4/29/2020 10:34 AM

It's raining and I love the rain. My cat really likes to go out into the backyard so I look him out for a while until it started to rain more. It felt nice to feel the rain.

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Janet Nunez 4/26/2020 7:23 PM

I have been doing pretty well with this challenge. I have been planning my meals more than I did before and I spend more time outside as well. I have been able to slowly transition into being a vegetarian. I didn't eat much meat before, but I'm eating less of it now.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Janet Nunez 4/17/2020 10:48 AM

This doesn't surprise me. My mom would not plan meals when I was younger and in the end, we had so many left overs that they would eventually be thrown out. I'm not sure what I would use the money for.

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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?

Janet Nunez 4/17/2020 10:39 AM

I do think it's true. Being outside makes me feel peaceful and calm. I think it's okay to be inside, but going outside, even if it's only for 30 minutes is great for the mind. It's great to step outside to smell the fresh air and relax for a while.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Connect While Social Distancing

How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

Janet Nunez 4/05/2020 10:50 PM

Connecting with friends gets rid of stress and makes me happy. I am able to laugh and enjoy their company without risking each others' health. Connecting with them online makes me feel like I left the house without actually leaving; like I was physically hanging out with them.

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