Jennifer Breslin
4/24/2019 6:21 AM
Here is a local association on organic farming with directory of local organic farms. I will be supporting these.
https://www.nofany.org
https://www.nofany.org
Jennifer Breslin
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 658 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO335minutesspent learning
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UP TO18plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Jennifer's actions
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Materials
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.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 4 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
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.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 20 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Jennifer Breslin 4/23/2019 4:48 PMCheck out the UN Strategic Plan on Forests for 2017-2030!
https://www.un.org/esa/forests/news/2017/01/six-global-forest-goals/index.html -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
Jennifer Breslin 4/21/2019 10:47 AMCheck out this article and video on peatlands from UN Environment https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/world-calls-urgent-action-peatlands
In a nod to the important role of women in conservation the article recognizes that "Rural women across the world are often the unsung heroes of ecosystem conservation, so it is fitting that the peatlands resolution was largely crafted by women." -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Jennifer Breslin 4/18/2019 8:07 PMI find that in some of the local markets here buying organic (good for our own health and for wildlife by reducing pesticides) means buying more plastic. Many of the regular herbs, fruits and veg come loose and much of the organic comes in plastic packing. It feels like a trade off which is unfortunate. We need to solve this one and I need to find the right market or think of other ways of not having to make a choice..