Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,321 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0donationsmade
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UP TO15locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO224milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO210milestraveled by bus
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UP TO14milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0peoplehelped
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UP TO111pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO25public officials or leaderscontacted
Jillian "West Side for Life"'s actions
Action Track: Social Justice
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 5 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
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.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 50 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.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 10 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
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
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -1.11 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Action Track: Social Justice
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Action Track: Social Justice
Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers
#6 Educating Girls
I will donate 5 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Explore Other Transport SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon 4/12/2019 6:24 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Try CarpoolingList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Advocate For Greener VehiclesHow does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon 4/12/2019 6:23 AM-
Addy Davidson 4/12/2019 9:07 AMI think the over-$4-per-gallon price of gas in California is doing a good job of raising people's awareness about green vehicles!!!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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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?
Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon 4/12/2019 6:17 AMLiving in the city my whole life carpooling and public transportation has always been the easiest, now as an adult I think it is responsible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon 4/12/2019 6:15 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon 4/12/2019 6:13 AMRaise healthy livestock without the use of unnecessary antibiotics, hormones, fertilizers, and other chemicals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Nutrient ManagementHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon 4/12/2019 6:12 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Explore Other Food SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon 4/12/2019 6:11 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon 4/12/2019 6:10 AM