Nora Flynn-McIver

Asheville High School!

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Nora's actions

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.

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Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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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

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?

Nora Flynn-McIver 4/24/2019 6:17 AM

Women are barred from equal representation in business mainly because of stereotypes that exist about how women participate in society. The idea that women can't be leaders is a large problem in society.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Go Paperless

What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

Nora Flynn-McIver 4/22/2019 5:21 AM

I don't have many online subscriptions but I decided to get my Theatre League magazine online instead of on paper.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Nora Flynn-McIver 4/05/2019 4:35 AM

Knowing the difference between all of these different dates means that I have more of an ability to choose what's good for me. Expiration dates are often meant more for sellers than for consumers, so honestly, they can be relatively overlooked if you really want to save money. Only till a certain point, of course, but it's good to know that.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Support Women-Owned Businesses

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?

Nora Flynn-McIver 4/03/2019 6:34 PM

During my research today, I learned about the Western Women's Business Center, which has the goal of fostering economic development in Western North Carolina. It helps to counsel, coach, and train female entrepreneurs in order to create better opportunities for women in North Carolina who want to create businesses. By supporting this organization, you directly support local female business owners.

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