Joanna Black

Woodstock Day School

"The Power of Purpose. The Will of Women. The Gift of Giving."

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0 THIS WEEK
363 TOTAL

participant impact

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100

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

2.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

meatless or vegan meal

consumed

Joanna's actions

Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

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

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Plan to Insulate

#31 Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Upgrade My Windows

#31 Insulation

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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DAILY ACTION

Food

Support Nutrient Management

#65 Nutrient Management

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Joanna Black 4/23/2019 7:57 PM
I believe in a safe healthy environment for our children. Our home is a place of refuge and it is my responsibility as a parent to be a citizen of the earth when making buying decisions for our home include how we utilize energy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Joanna Black 4/23/2019 7:56 PM
We want our families to live in a safe environment free off the hazards associated with chemicals and fertilizers. Clean air, water, soil is essential to our families health!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

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?
Joanna Black 4/23/2019 7:54 PM
We have access to food that is mass produced, fast food and quick meals. We don't have to think about preparing meals and we are influenced by advertising and misrepesentations about the benefits of cutting out meat from our diet.

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Joanna Black 4/23/2019 7:41 PM
This is a great challenge to get our family talking about what we can do -- especially the easy steps that we should be mindful of on a daily basis.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Joanna Black 4/23/2019 7:32 PM
cost savings, less emissions from heating and cooling , reduction in energy use.

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Joanna Black 4/23/2019 7:26 PM
It's great to check in and take note of daily actions!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Joanna Black 4/23/2019 7:25 PM
There are many but to name a few: access to quality healthcare and family planning education, financial literacy, education at companies about equal pay and gender equity.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
Joanna Black 4/23/2019 7:23 PM
These issues are important to me because with simple solutions that are available we can cut carbon emissions and give women and girls a healthier environment as well as the freedom to education.

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