Clare Kelley
"Our Earth does so much for us, all she asks for is respect and love in return!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO7.0neighborsmet
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UP TO8.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO17plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO39plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO12disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO243minutesspent learning
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UP TO8.0peoplehelped
Clare's actions
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.
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Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 5 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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Prevent Recycling Contamination
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
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Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Learn More about Food Apartheid
What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
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Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
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RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 5 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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.
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.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
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Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
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Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
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 QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Clare Kelley 4/15/2021 7:16 AMLow income and rural areas are most affected by this. Clean, accessible water to drink and shower in are privileges that we so often take for granted! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Visit A Local FarmHow do our current food growing and manufacturing processes affect our future and the future of Earth?
Clare Kelley 4/15/2021 7:15 AMFactory farming is a huge contributor to pollution, and it is unfortunately a huge industry -
Clare Kelley 4/15/2021 7:13 AMHave an amazing day!! <3 ps our chalk was super cute and i saw lots of people smiling this morning when they saw it :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
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Sara Cornelius 4/15/2021 6:55 AMLOVVEEEEE
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Clare Kelley 4/14/2021 8:17 AMIt makes me feel good to know that I am limiting my paper consumption as much as I can, its an easy thing to do and can make an impact. The next step Im taking is consciously reducing my plastic consumption and limiting unnessary car travel by carpooling -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITESIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Clare Kelley 4/14/2021 8:15 AMLow income communities are often located near landfills, hazardous waste sites, chemical plants. This presents health and safety concerns for the people who live in these communities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Clare Kelley 4/14/2021 8:13 AMI try to always carry things out of the store if possible! sometimes i look like i stole stuff but that is my business-
Sara Cornelius 4/15/2021 6:56 AMas you should
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Clare Kelley 4/14/2021 8:06 AMStarbucks being on campus and forgetting to bring a reusable mug (rn they are only using disposables due to covid but still) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Clare Kelley 4/14/2021 8:04 AMIt is a hard pill to swallow when you realize how many ways we are hurting the planet in our daily lives. Habits are hard to break (plastic bags, plastic utensils, water bottles, ect) and it can be hard to make a change when it is so habitual! However, that doesnt mean we should not be aware and try to do better for the future of our planet.