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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Lucia Smith

Asheville High School

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,048 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    49
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    33
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,350
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,230
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    65
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Lucia's actions

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 1 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

Forests

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 10 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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 10 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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Oceans

Support Organic Growing Methods

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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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?

  • 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?

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    Lucia Smith 4/28/2020 6:09 AM
    Connecting with others is important because it lets them know that we care about them and are thinking about them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Forest-Friendly Foods
    How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

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    Lucia Smith 4/14/2020 6:21 AM
    It is very hard. I do still eat chocolate, but choose fair trade and organic products when possible. I don't drink coffee or buy products with palm oil.
  • 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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    Lucia Smith 4/14/2020 6:17 AM
    I don't eat fish because I am vegan, so I do believe that they fall in the guidelines. It was, however, interesting to learn about these efforts.
  • 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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    Lucia Smith 4/13/2020 6:06 AM
    Bu knowing the difference, I can help the planet by not throwing food away that could still be eaten.
  • 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?

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    Lucia Smith 4/03/2020 6:48 AM
    I think that we absolutely do need the beauty and mysteries of nature for our overall health and well being. For a culture that spends most of its time indoors, we are becoming overweight, depressed, and unconnected with the very source of our own life: Mother Nature.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of Biodiversity
    How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

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    Lucia Smith 4/03/2020 6:44 AM
    I can help encourage biodiversity by planting native plants and advocating for preservation of habitats.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Learn about Our Oceans
    What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

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    Lucia Smith 4/03/2020 6:19 AM
    Oceans act as regulators for the Earth's temperature and climate by dispersing the unevenly absorbed heat from the sun across the planet. I can care for the ocean by using fewer plastic straws.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Lucia Smith 4/02/2020 7:14 AM
    Spending time outside allows us to connect with the harmonies of nature and brings us peace, calm and restoration.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Eco-friendly Gardening
    What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

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    Lucia Smith 4/02/2020 7:09 AM
    The French Brood River is very polluted, as well as the Swannanoa River. We also have flooding.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife Research a Wild Animal
    What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?

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    Lucia Smith 4/02/2020 6:28 AM
    I learned that wolves are born blind, and live in packs with an alpha male and female.  Wolves are critical to the harmony and health of every ecosystem! I love wolves because they are powerful and strong, and very adaptable. Humans admired wolves when we were hunter gatherers, and often learned from their successful tactics.