Jessica Lackner
"In it to win it!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 291 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO10minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0neighborsmet
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UP TO132pounds of CO2have been saved
Jessica's actions
Action Track: Building Resilience
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 20 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
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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Jessica Lackner 4/08/2021 1:05 PMDay 2! If I didn't live on campus I would be collecting rain water today to water my indoor plants! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Jessica Lackner 4/07/2021 3:00 PMSome pipes can contain lead. This can lead to health conditions, which can lead to higher medical bills, etc.
https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/saint-paul-regional-water-services/water-quality/lead-household-water -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Jessica Lackner 4/07/2021 2:55 PMI can buy from local farmers to support their business and eat better! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Meet My NeighborsIn what ways can you create more real and meaningful interactions with friends — or strangers — each week?
Jessica Lackner 4/07/2021 2:54 PMI can intentionally knock on doors to ask them how they are doing to check in :)-
Susan Namboodiri 4/10/2021 4:06 PMI have been too distant since moving to my current house 5 years ago. I want to change this, but feel weird to just go up and knock on doors of my neighbors, especially with COVID-19. Why do I feel so hesitant?? Kudos to you for committing to being a good neighbor.
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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?
Jessica Lackner 4/07/2021 2:54 PMFlint is still suffering without clean water, one of the many impacts of this is diseases and sicknesses. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Jessica Lackner 4/07/2021 2:36 PMI will be sure to turn off lights and fans when I am not using them :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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Susan Namboodiri 4/10/2021 4:09 PMI'm making this switch too. I also changed my laundry detergent to Dropps beand, which is not toxic to the environment and zero waste. It feels good to shift my habits to sustainable living.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?