Jennifer Fredericks
"“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” ~ Anne Marie Bonneau"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 480 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO84milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO48milestraveled by bike
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UP TO84milestraveled by bus
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO29pounds of CO2have been saved
Jennifer's actions
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.98 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.14 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Jennifer Fredericks 4/24/2019 11:22 AMI love the subway in NYC and other big cities, where it just works and driving is not a realistic option... Seattle just has a long way to go, its still faster to go by car to a lot of locations. My last job, I could drive there in 30 minutes or take the bus for 60+ minutes. Its hard to commit to that extra time. Once Seattle hits the point with bus frequency and accessibility I think we will see more usage. In fact I think we are starting to for many locations. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn 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?
Jennifer Fredericks 4/23/2019 3:27 PMAccessibility and habit. If there were more mainstream foods that were meat free I think that would be great, and not the fake meat type of meat free, but menu items that are free of meat and delicious that way. There are so many possibilities, they just aren't main stream yet... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Jennifer Fredericks 4/19/2019 8:41 AMBike commuting makes me feel great! Combining my commute time with exercise is a win-win and I get to experience so many great things that I would not see from my car! Smelling Theo Chocolate roasting, seeing/hearing the crew shells and boats going through the locks. Love it! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Jennifer Fredericks 4/04/2019 4:20 PMSilvopasture is such a great way to maximize the yield on a piece of land, as well as keep it healthy and diverse. Also a great time saver for the farmer who can check on multiple crops at once. Need to research more ways to support/advocate for this type of farming. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Jennifer Fredericks 4/04/2019 9:11 AMBiking to work is such a great way to see your city from a different perspective AND get the benefit of a workout during your commute time. A win win!