Abi Linnemann
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 309 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO41peoplehelped
Abi's actions
Waste
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.
Waste
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.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Waste
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.
Food
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.
Waste
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
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.
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Help Others
I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.
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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Abi Linnemann 4/14/2021 8:41 AMThe ecochallenge has been a beneficial part of my day. I like seeing how my actions affect the environment and planet. More importantly, being connected with my sorority while accomplishing something so meaningful has been awesome.-
Sara Cornelius 4/15/2021 6:55 AMyes!!
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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?
Abi Linnemann 4/01/2021 8:11 AMGoing paperless and reducing physical mail makes me feel good knowing that I am making a difference. This is helpful to the planet because less trees are being cut down. My next step will be to use less paper overall, not just in mail.-
Sarah Syverud 4/01/2021 9:15 AMA next step I will take is always choosing an email receipt when I go shopping instead of the paper option :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Help OthersIn your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?
Abi Linnemann 4/01/2021 8:08 AMSocial inequalities can harm a sense of belonging because an individual is struggling to gain respect. They might feel as if they don't belong to the community because of overriding stereotypes or prejudices.