

Chantal Collins
" "While it may seem small, the ripple effect of small things is extraordinary!" My hope is that all RCSD students, staff, and their families will participate. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 2,745 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0peoplehelped
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UP TO21milestraveled by bike
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO125minutesspent learning
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UP TO72gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO22meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO377pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO4.0donationsmade
Chantal 's actions
Women and Girls
Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers
#6 Educating Girls
I will donate 3 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
Action Track: Social Justice
Express My Support
#54 Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 4 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
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.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Action Track: Social Justice
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
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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Chantal Collins 4/24/2019 2:37 PMNot sure if there is any way we can log enough points to beat WDS but I'd rather come in second and have been true to the challenges and made changes in behavior. I am so glad our competition turned out to be local and a great school as well! Lets keep on competing until the end! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Chantal Collins 4/24/2019 2:33 PMAlthough there are quiet a few women who own businesses and run for office, I don't see as many on our environmental committee or in administration roles. I am not sure if it is lack of opportunity or lack of interest. -
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Chantal Collins 4/24/2019 10:17 AMI was shocked to se the impact that palm oil and coffee make. I knew about palm oil but never applied this info to coffee tree growth.
I am definitely looking at labels and being a more thoughtful consumer-
Leola Specht 4/24/2019 11:40 AMWe learned last night that Brazil is undercutting the coffee market (literally with deforestation and economically but selling coffee super cheap), making it nearly impossible for coffee farmers in Central America who farm coffee sustainably to compete. More thoughtful coffee choices are important. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Chantal. -
Leola Specht 4/24/2019 11:39 AMWe learned last night that Brazil is undercutting the coffee market (literally with deforestation and economically but selling coffee super cheap), making it nearly impossible for coffee farmers in Central America who farm coffee sustainably to compete. More thoughtful coffee choices are important. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Chantal.
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Chantal Collins 4/23/2019 6:24 PM-
Dorna Schroeter 4/23/2019 6:27 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Chantal Collins 4/23/2019 5:19 PMI am tired of our dependence on oil, tired of watching energy companies destroy our environment in order to drill for more while we must pay the price -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Chantal Collins 4/23/2019 3:04 PMAbsolutely loved the info on Silvopasture. I had never heard of it and I ended up watching several documentaries on it as it was so interesting. The Hudson Valley seems like it would be a good area to practice this type of farming. To me, it seems like such a natural way to raise plants and animals side by side -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Chantal Collins 4/23/2019 2:45 PMWe would need buy-in from the local stores and restaurants. I feel like they would be willing if they were given a push or extra help. Having more reusable vs recyclable materials available. Having more bike paths and sidewalks could make a huge difference too as many parents drop kids off at school (waiting in long lines with engines running) -
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Chantal Collins 4/23/2019 5:34 AMWe are going down to the wire. So excited to see how many people have learned new information and improved their environmental efforts. less than 48hours to go to see the impact we have made!