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Britt Shaw

PLNU BUS 4075 SP21 Sustainability in Action

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,580 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    7.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    24
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    725
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    70
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    0.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    32
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    120
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    13
    people
    helped

Britt's actions

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host A Watch Party

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 38
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 50 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Help Others

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

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    Britt Shaw 4/21/2021 8:16 AM
    I visited Redwood National Park a few years ago and was just in awe, not only at the enormous trees but also the rich soil. I am from Arizona, and our soil is powdery and tan. Only native plants can be planted directly in the ground, and even that is a bit of a stretch sometimes because the soil is compact and poor. In the Redwood forest, the soil is dark, rich, spongy, and smells amazing. As a gardener, it was amazing to be in such a rich alive place as the Redwood Forest.
    AZ vs Redwood Forest Soil:

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?

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    Britt Shaw 4/04/2021 7:58 PM
    I watched the documentary 13th. It really made me think about our current system of justice, and it reshaped how I think about prisoners in the U.S.  I feel frustrated about the injustice in our country and motivated to learn more and support change.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    What 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?

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    Britt Shaw 3/24/2021 12:38 PM
    I am so glad that we are able to bring our own bags to the grocery store again. As much as I try not to get more plastic grocery bags, sometimes it is simply impractical to make twelve trips carrying everything with my hands. When I do have to get plastic grocery bags, I will reuse them many times until they break. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Britt Shaw 3/24/2021 12:34 PM
    I am learning to prioritize exercise in the midst of an academically heavy schedule. Working out with a friend helps keep me motivated. Even if initial motivation is low, I always feel great after! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Britt Shaw 3/16/2021 3:22 PM
    I try to only use single-use plastics for raw meat. For storage of other foods, I have switched to reusable Tupperware. I even convinced my roommate to pack her lunch using Tupperware instead of plastic baggies. It is better for the environment and on our budget.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Britt Shaw 3/15/2021 9:40 AM
    I am trying to have 1-2 meatless meals per day. Going full-on vegetarian all at once is not something that I am motivated to do nor do I think is a long-term habit that I could keep up. However, I meal plan every week, and I think that this small, intentional step in the right direction can really make a difference if I can make it into a good habit. It will be good for the environment and good for me!

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    Britt Shaw 3/09/2021 10:37 AM
    I went to the Little Italy Farmer's Market this weekend and supported local farms/businesses while getting high-quality, delectable food for this week.  I got some of the best hummus and apple cherry cider I have ever had!