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Elizabeth Dunham 4/17/2019 1:12 PM
Sandy Bahr
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 591 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0peoplehelped
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO39locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.0donationsmade
Sandy'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.
Action Track: Social Justice
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Action Track: Social Justice
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Action Track: Social Justice
Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers
#6 Educating Girls
I will donate 5 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 75 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.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 30 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Participant Feed
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Sandy Bahr 4/24/2019 6:23 AM-
Alissa Aparicio 4/25/2019 12:02 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?
Sandy Bahr 4/17/2019 5:31 AMSunPower, Tesla, and SunRun all provide solar for rooftops. We can support them by investing in solar for our roofs and helping others do the same. Some offer affordable leases. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable 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?
Sandy Bahr 4/12/2019 6:00 AMI buy food at the farmers market because it is fresher and healthier, it supports local farmers and community, and contributes less to greenhouse gas emissions as it is not transported very far. -
Sandy Bahr 4/10/2019 8:43 PMI joined because my niece asked me to and I was super excited to see her promoting this team action to promote environmental protection. I am always looking for new ways to encourage and inspire action, so wanted to check this out too. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeHow can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?
Sandy Bahr 4/09/2019 9:48 PMThey can reduce inequities by providing affordable energy to those without access to the grid. -
Sandy Bahr 4/09/2019 5:51 AMI am passionate about protecting our beautiful planet.-
Elizabeth Dunham 4/10/2019 9:46 AM
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