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Diana Segerstrom

Heartland Community College EASC111

"To learn more and create more sustainable practices."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 1,587 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    844
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    120
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    14
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    84
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2,160
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    1,405
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    405
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    124
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    74
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    12
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    25
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Diana's actions

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

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 some other small improvement.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Learn About Renewable Energy

I will spend 70 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Core Values

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Education

Learn more about different plant species that are located in my neighborhood. Understanding the different benefits and disadvantages to these plants, gaining more knowledge and respect for nature near me.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Visit A Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

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.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 120 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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  • Diana Segerstrom's avatar
    Diana Segerstrom 4/30/2021 10:24 AM
    It is such nice weather out for garage sales!

    • Janet  Beach Davis's avatar
      Janet Beach Davis 4/30/2021 4:36 PM
      I saw several today. I think maybe people have spent a lot of time over the last year sorting and cleaning. 

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/27/2021 2:26 PM
    I love the warmth lately! It is so nice getting to drive with the windows down on my way home. 

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/26/2021 10:45 AM
    I got to go on a walk/run today because it is so nice out. ( One of my dogs has been trying to help me type this by laying her head on my keyboard unit l gave her attention) 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Core Values
    What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/26/2021 10:43 AM
    My core values in simple terms are Peace, Fairness, Happiness, and Well Being. I went through a series of articles to better grasp different core values and suggested values until I weeded through and settled down to these four. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
    In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/26/2021 10:39 AM
    I was able to gain insight into this question from a previous discussion board that was assigned in class. There are landfills in many neighboring cities, and some holding sights throughout Bloomington Normal. I would say that the neighboring cities are more affected because they have landfills rather than a holding/drop-off facility. 

    • Janet  Beach Davis's avatar
      Janet Beach Davis 4/27/2021 6:19 PM
      A lot of the landfills are located n poorer parts of town  too. Along with factories and other sources of hazards. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/26/2021 10:36 AM
    Food sovereignty addresses the complex transition of modern global food systems and localized food systems. Food sovereignty addresses the need for sustainable food methods within different agriculture systems, demanding the right to put the food producers above market and corporation policies. 

    • Janet  Beach Davis's avatar
      Janet Beach Davis 4/27/2021 6:21 PM
      And that every society needs to hold on to the community knowledge of how to farm their own food. Once that is forgotten, they are reliant on the system for food, which can erode autonomy. 

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/25/2021 2:21 PM
    The more I am able to get out and take a short walk as a break, the more I think a small walk should be worked into each day's schedule.

    • Janet  Beach Davis's avatar
      Janet Beach Davis 4/25/2021 9:45 PM
      During the worst of the pandemic, when we were all home 24/7 I would walk “to work” and then “walk home” just to divide up my day into work hours and home hours. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Improve a Bus Stop
    In what ways can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/25/2021 2:18 PM
    I can advocate through many large outlets such as posting on bulletin boards or on social media. This way a large audience sees the information I want to get across. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Learn About Renewable Energy
    What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/25/2021 2:16 PM
    The reasoning behind my actions is simple: I want to leave the Earth better than I found it. It is a simple motto to live by and can be applied to other situations as well. 

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    Diana Segerstrom 4/24/2021 8:17 AM
    I think I am going to get planting all the seeds real soon! Can't wait.