Jennifer Reece
"To do more for others in my community and country through voter empowerment volunteering, education, and supporting black-owned businesses."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO5.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO3.0donationsmade
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UP TO204gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO480minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO662minutesspent exercising
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UP TO315minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO8.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Jennifer's actions
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Community
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
Do at Home
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Community
Join My Neighborhood Association
Do at Home
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
Community
Express My Support
Do at Home
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
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.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
Do at Home
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Do at Home
Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Offset for Climate Justice
Do at Home
Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.
Community
Host a Watch Party
Do at Home
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
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
Weekly Meal Planning
Do at Home
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
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.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 40 minute(s) each day.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Do at Home
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
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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Jennifer Reece 10/28/2020 6:14 PMI did more related to social justice for this EcoChallenge and learned a lot. I plan to find a way to volunteer more regularly to help disadvantaged minorities. This website is a good resource to find local organizations: https://www.actlocal.network/directory -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, school, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Jennifer Reece 10/28/2020 6:11 PMI can carpool more often with colleagues to work and use car shares when my bike isn't a good option. -
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?
Jennifer Reece 10/28/2020 6:07 PMI try to buy most of my clothes from secondhand stores or get them free from clothing exchange parties, which are a really fun and no cost way to try new clothes and fashions! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Jennifer Reece 10/28/2020 6:06 PMPlastic pollution is a huge issue for ocean life due to the fish and birds eating the plastic particles, which can kill the animals or release toxins into them that end up in the human food chain. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Jennifer Reece 10/28/2020 6:01 PMI like to buy from farmer's markets and go to local farms, when possible. It's good to support our local farmers from a social and environmental perspective, since it reduced GHG emissions and contributes to a thriving community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their HouseholdWhat kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?
Jennifer Reece 10/28/2020 5:59 PMI discussed the result of calculating my carbon footprint with some family members and plan to post my actions on social media -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Offset for Climate JusticeWhat did you learn from the resources? What did you discover from the offset calculator?
Jennifer Reece 10/28/2020 5:58 PMI learned that there are still sources of ozone depleting substances, such as building insulation foam and refrigerators, that are leaking large amounts into the atmosphere. The offset calculator showed the impact of my household, which I plan to try to reduce and then offset. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar InitiativesEquitable access, environmental justice and creating employment opportunities are just a few advantages of low-income solar programs. Can you think of other benefits that could come from initiatives like this? Which advantages of low-income solar do you find the most compelling?
Jennifer Reece 10/28/2020 5:50 PMIn addition to the social benefits, low-income solar will help reduce GHG emissions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Host a Watch PartyWhat did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?
Jennifer Reece 10/27/2020 10:47 AMI learned more about the oppression of women from watching the documentary "RBG" and it made me feel sad but also inspired by what RBG did to fight for rights for everyone. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Jennifer Reece 10/27/2020 10:44 AMHost or participate in volunteer events that pick up garbage or plant native trees/plants.