Solveig Comer

Team Catskills

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Solveig's actions

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Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Women and Girls

Connect With A Nonprofit

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Support Women-Owned Businesses

Globally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?

Solveig Comer 4/22/2019 6:11 AM

Hmmm.... a quick search generated no comprehensive listing of women owned businesses in my region. :( I did find a link to the DEC and found some great info about recycling. I also found a woman based non-profit- CLASI- and spent some time learning about its mission and events.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Connect With A Nonprofit

What are the most pressing issues for women and girls in your community?

Solveig Comer 4/22/2019 5:57 AM

I'm supporting Girls on the Run, a program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using an experience based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

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- Kristina Zill 4/22/2019 7:45 AM
  
  Hi, Solveig - Thanks for finding "Girls on the Run" - it looks like a great organization that I would like to support as well. I often think of "Educating Girls" (#6 on the Drawdown list) as needed mostly in third-world countries, but it's good to remember that girls in the US need support as well.
  
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