Jazmine Wood
4/13/2019 12:34 PM
I can encourage those in my household as well as my coworkers to be eco conscience. Sharing what I have learned as well as my eco friendly habits could be helpful to others.
Jazmine Wood
"Becoming a more eco-friendly being, one step at a time."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 567 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.6locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO80minutesspent learning
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Jazmine's actions
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.55 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 10 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.
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
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.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Launch a Recycling ProgramHow can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Jazmine Wood 4/12/2019 2:49 PMI use single use eating and drinking materials. I have made a point to use my bpa free reusable water bottle everyday. I will start bringing a reusable plate to work to avoid using paper. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Explore Other Food SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Jazmine Wood 4/12/2019 2:47 PMReducing food waste, eating a primarily plant based diet and starting a compost bin at home are easy yet impactful ways for me to help stop global climate change. Small changes can make a huge impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable 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?
Jazmine Wood 4/10/2019 2:47 PMSupporting small business is a huge way to help your local community. It's also nice to know exactly where your food is coming from and makes me feel more confident in my food choices! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, 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?
Jazmine Wood 4/09/2019 2:43 PMI think that supporting women in business is important. I will look for ways to buy from and support local women owned businesses. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Fix Leaky FaucetsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
Jazmine Wood 4/09/2019 2:41 PMI'm guilty of leaving the faucet running when brushing my teeth, washing dishes and such! Being aware of this is a no cost and easy way for me to reduce water usage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Connect With A NonprofitWhat are the most pressing issues for women and girls in your community?
Jazmine Wood 4/09/2019 2:40 PMIn Seattle, homelessness is a huge issue for woman and your girls in the community. Mary's Place is a great local shelter and home finding resource. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Toilet BankHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Jazmine Wood 4/09/2019 2:39 PMWe can learn to optimize water usage on a daily basis so as not to be wasteful. This will be a helpful skill if water is ever hard to obtain. -
Jazmine Wood 4/09/2019 2:32 PMEnjoying the Eco Challenge.