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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Jenna Iorio

Seton Hall University

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 277 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.8
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    8.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted

Jenna's actions

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Contact your Elected Officials

#23 Farmland Restoration

I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 30 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Keep Track of Wasted Food

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Start a Social Media Campaign

#6 Educating Girls

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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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    Jenna Iorio 4/25/2019 6:36 AM
    I learned to eat healthier and walk more to places that are a few minutes away. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
    What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

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    Jenna Iorio 4/25/2019 6:35 AM
    money and convenience impact my transportation. When I need to go somewhere that is 30 min away I drive. Anything less than 15, I now promise to walk.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Contact your Elected Officials
    Do you have any personal connections to a farm or farmland? If so, what are they? What feelings are evoked for you when thinking about declining farmland?

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    Jenna Iorio 4/23/2019 6:58 AM
    I do not have any personal connections to a farm or farmland. I would be mad if the world declined farmland.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Keep Track of Wasted Food
    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. Where would you rather use this money?

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    Jenna Iorio 4/23/2019 6:56 AM
    Saving the waste of the food and water that is seen in the world today. Making campaigns and spreading the word.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Social Justice Start a Social Media Campaign
    How are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?

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    Jenna Iorio 4/23/2019 6:35 AM
    They want to help support me and this cause! They too agree this needs a change. 

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    Jenna Iorio 4/23/2019 6:33 AM
    It is going very well! I have not been eating any meats. It was very hard to do on Easter, but I feel so much healthier!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Support Local Food Systems
    Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

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    Jenna Iorio 4/16/2019 6:43 AM
    Dependable fresh food inspires me because I eat it everyday
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
    How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?

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    Jenna Iorio 4/11/2019 7:27 AM
    I am concerned about climate change because of how fast it changes each day. It is so horrible for this world and it needs to stop.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?

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    Jenna Iorio 4/09/2019 6:36 AM
    the fast paced and company driven society that north america has is what leads to more meat being eaten. if big companies, like monsanto, did not exist we may not have this problem