Ryan Martin
"I was born and raised in Santa Barbara CA and have now lived on Oahu for the last 3.5 years. Surfing and snowboarding are my two favorite activities when I'm not working or in school. I've worked on an organic farm for the last six years selling produce at farmers markets to pruning plants in the greenhouse. I'm majoring in Environmental Studies and usually can be found on the North Shore. Traveling is also a big passion and I am always excited to see new places and cultures. With the eco challenge I want to make a difference and see how much of an impact I really have. I think this is a great way to get involved on an individual level and allows self reflection on better alternatives or shifts in your daily life style. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO5.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO206conversationswith people
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UP TO810gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO117locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO128milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO65milestraveled by bike
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UP TO63milestraveled by foot
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UP TO1,303minutesspent learning
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UP TO132organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO167pounds of CO2have been saved
Ryan 's actions
Create Your Own Action
Forage for My Food
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn More and Advocate
Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 3 friends or classmates each day about the issue.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Waste
Prevent Recycling Contamination
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 120 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
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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Ryan Martin 11/08/2020 1:43 PMThe Eco Challenge is going pretty well, I like how organized and easy to follow the layout is. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Visit A Local FarmHow do our current food growing and manufacturing processes affect our future and the future of Earth?
Ryan Martin 11/08/2020 1:42 PMWith an exponentially growing population food security is becoming more and more of a concern. With farms expanding to meet the needs of society many farmers are tending to switch to more conventional practices. While this sounds like a good plan, it's leading to an excess of water runoff, health issues, and many other negative externalities. When farming conventionally there are many short cuts that make the process cheaper and doesn't really require pre learned skills. Eating a large amount of plants covered in these pesticides can be damaging to an animal’s or humans health. As a community we need to promote the importance of implementing organic methods that encourage healthy soils, marine health, water conservation, disease prevention, and an overall better option for the future.