Jenna Iorio
4/25/2019 6:35 AM
money and convenience impact my transportation. When I need to go somewhere that is 30 min away I drive. Anything less than 15, I now promise to walk.
Jenna Iorio
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 277 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.8locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Jenna's actions
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.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 30 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Participant Feed
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Jenna Iorio 4/25/2019 6:36 AMI learned to eat healthier and walk more to places that are a few minutes away. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDo you have any personal connections to a farm or farmland? If so, what are they? What feelings are evoked for you when thinking about declining farmland?
Jenna Iorio 4/23/2019 6:58 AMI do not have any personal connections to a farm or farmland. I would be mad if the world declined farmland. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Jenna Iorio 4/23/2019 6:56 AMSaving the waste of the food and water that is seen in the world today. Making campaigns and spreading the word. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeHow are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
Jenna Iorio 4/23/2019 6:35 AMThey want to help support me and this cause! They too agree this needs a change. -
Jenna Iorio 4/23/2019 6:33 AMIt is going very well! I have not been eating any meats. It was very hard to do on Easter, but I feel so much healthier! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Jenna Iorio 4/11/2019 7:27 AMI am concerned about climate change because of how fast it changes each day. It is so horrible for this world and it needs to stop. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
Jenna Iorio 4/09/2019 6:36 AMthe fast paced and company driven society that north america has is what leads to more meat being eaten. if big companies, like monsanto, did not exist we may not have this problem