Emily Jones

PCC SOC 228

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
465 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

22

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

180

minutes

spent exercising

Emily's actions

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Social Justice

Make School More Affordable

#6 Educating Girls

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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Emily Jones 4/23/2019 2:35 PM

I can't believe this challenge is almost over! Time flies! I appreciate the activity for reinforcing behaviors I have like eating at least 2 meatless meals a day and walking for at least 30 minutes. It also forced me to consider things like portion size with my challenge of eating smaller portions. I think it's important to participate in activities like EcoChallenge because it reminds you of the impact of your behaviors.

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Emily Jones 4/13/2019 2:20 PM

For my mom's birthday this year I sent her my copy of I Am Malala and donated to the Malala fund online. One of my goals is to donate to charity when celebrating folks that don't need or want more "stuff". As we have learned through exploration of the consumptive economy and the "story of stuff", one of the key drivers of environmental social justice issues is consumerism. Each of us has the opportunity through our own consumer behavior to change that pattern, and the more people who do, the greater the positive impact.

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Emily Jones 4/09/2019 5:48 PM

I have found it difficult to find a bra and underwear that support my environmental ethics. The typical spot for ladies wear is Victoria's Secret, but since they use prison labor, I've stopped spending money there. I've had a hard time searching for local, affordable options. I've researched multiple sustainable clothing companies and thought I would never find the right fit until I found Boody! https://boodywear.com Now I am comfortable and know that my dollars aren't supporting a system of oppression, and my booty is covered!

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Emily Jones 4/03/2019 4:31 PM

Today I was craving a cheeseburger! So, I went to my favorite burger spot, Killer Burger, and got a hemp and black bean patty. I will say that not all vegan patties satisfy that "meaty" texture, but in my experience the mix of black bean and hemp really does the trick! It's healthier for me and for the environment! I love choosing options that I know my body will benefit from and that I truly enjoy. When I first switched to vegan patties I felt like I was missing out. Now when I say I want a burger, I don't think twice, of course I mean a veggie burger, lol!

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