EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Meghan Campbell

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

"I don't want to have to go to space. I find space daunting and I want to stay here."

POINTS TOTAL

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686 TOTAL

participant impact

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2.0

people

helped
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70

minutes

spent learning
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6.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
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4.0

donations

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Meghan's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Fund Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

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ONE-TIME 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Social Justice

Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers

#6 Educating Girls

I will donate 2 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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?

Meghan Campbell 4/23/2019 4:01 PM
I love the regular check-ins and accountability pieces. I also appreciate being able to see the direct impact our choices make. I'm feeling really inspired to continue this learning and this initiative moving forward.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

What did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
Meghan Campbell 4/23/2019 4:00 PM
I knew women made a significant impact on their communities, but having a few more stats to share is really helpful. I've also shared the TED Talk a few times, and definitely intend on speaking more about the initiatives Lush takes part in that support women all around the globe.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice

In what other ways could you help girls overcome health barriers to being able to attend school?
Meghan Campbell 4/23/2019 3:59 PM
Continue to donate on a regular basis beyond the Eco-Challenge! Femme International has become one of my favourite non-profits, and I intend on continuing to support their efforts.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Meghan Campbell 4/17/2019 2:21 PM
I'm admittedly very paranoid about food, lol. This research was very reassuring. Now I know to look for use by vs sell by, and to rely on my nose and eyes and sense of taste before I toss something.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

Globally, 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?
Meghan Campbell 4/05/2019 12:46 PM
Even locally, I think we can all do a better job of supporting women. I've been trying to attend more events hosted by/featuring female entrepreneurs. It's exciting to see the headway women are making in this world, and I'm passionate about supporting their endeavours.

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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?
Meghan Campbell 4/05/2019 12:44 PM
Ignorance is bliss. As a society we're all too willing to turn a blind eye to the convenient issues.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice

How are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
Meghan Campbell 4/03/2019 10:53 AM
Well, my mother "Liked" my posts, so I'm going to make her donate ;)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice

When family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
Meghan Campbell 4/03/2019 10:27 AM
Because motherhood should be a choice, and for far too long men have been in charge of women's bodies. When women- especially women from lower income countries- are forced to become mothers, they have no choice but to abandon their other endeavours, and this has an impact on every facet of their life, and that impact extends to their communities.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice

Indigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
Meghan Campbell 4/03/2019 10:15 AM
I donated to both the Nature Conservancy in the US as well as the Nature Conservancy in Canada! It was so easy and I'm going to add them both into my rotation for regular donations.

In response to the q...I believe that balance is important to sustainability because in order for any relationship to remain healthy, in order for any relationship to continue to flourish, a reciprocal give and take is necessary. It's respectful, and I believe this mentality applies to our relationship with the earth as well. We need to give back as much (if not more) than we take, and never take to the detriment of the one who has something to offer us.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice

What did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
Meghan Campbell 4/03/2019 10:04 AM
I learned a lot. I learned even more about the struggles Indigenous people are forced to contend with, which is going to make me even more determined to prioritize Indigenous rights and voices in the way that I vote.

In the end I happened upon a list of tourism businesses owned and operated by Indigenous stewards. I've wanted to partake in nature tours that don't negatively impact the environment ever since I moved here, and I'm so excited to plan a tour in the Fall, so I can learn about this Province from the people it has always belonged to.

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