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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Von Williamson

Agents of Change

"Here to save the world and make community a better place "

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participant impact

  • UP TO
    169
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    67
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    120
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Von's actions

Action Track: Building Resilience

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 3 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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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.

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Dishwasher Efficiency

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

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Eco-friendly Gardening

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

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Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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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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Less shower time.

Take quicker showers while still washing whole body. Rather just sit and use a lot of the water or waste it drown the drain

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Climate

Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 8 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

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Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

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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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    Von Williamson 4/30/2020 9:24 PM
    These challenges helped me a lot where it impacted my daily lifestyle.  It helped me for the better 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    Using the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?

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    Von Williamson 4/30/2020 1:42 PM
    Be mindful of the waste you use. Because it harms the society . Take the extra step .
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

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    Von Williamson 4/30/2020 1:40 PM
    Be more cautious of what I use that is electronic turning off the tv and game systems if not in use.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
    Why is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?

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    Von Williamson 4/30/2020 1:39 PM
    Local business our local so you are basically supporting our community and helping ones in our society 

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      Trinity Hardy 4/30/2020 2:26 PM
      It's helpful because your basically helping out with the people thats around in the community. Those people will need volunteers to come out and support.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth
    What are you grateful for about our planet? Share what you created or your general thoughts of love and gratitude with everyone else!

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    Von Williamson 4/30/2020 1:38 PM
    How the plants is a natural and provide resources that we use in our everyday lifestyle. Benefit from the foods it produce .

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      Alyssa Lowe 4/30/2020 4:07 PM
      Yea I also realized that we have to take care of our environment to get something back.

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    Von Williamson 4/26/2020 7:49 PM
    Most of these challenges are feeling normal to me. More as a regular daily routine to me .
  • 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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    Von Williamson 4/22/2020 8:01 PM
    Pollution, For example in the midwest states of Missouri and Illinois the body water is heavily polluted from the community trash and waste. IE, Mississippi River 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
    Who is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?

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    Von Williamson 4/22/2020 7:58 PM
    Animals, they use water for more than just drinking, Its actually a resources day to day, and polluted water can harm them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Water-Friendly Beauty Products
    Beyond what does or doesn't come out of the tap at home, how do your choices affect freshwater locally and globally?

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    Von Williamson 4/22/2020 7:55 PM
    The level of acid in bottles water, for example Fiji Water is better than Voss based of the resources and minerals in the water.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Von Williamson 4/22/2020 5:37 PM
    I have 3 other roommates , we all now use gallon of water than judy bottles.