Carina Boston

"Team AMD is once again participating in the 2020 People's EcoChallenge to create a healthier and more sustainable planet for all of us. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
705 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

50

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

120

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

379

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted

Carina's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

Do at Home

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

Do at Home

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Nurture Self-Compassion

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Reduce Refined Sugar

Do at Home

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

Do at Home

I will spend at least 15 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

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?

Carina Boston 10/28/2020 10:04 AM

What a wonderful way to wrap up the EcoChallenge with a no waste meal and protein shake this morning in my reusable cup!

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Carina Boston 10/26/2020 9:16 AM

Wrapped up the weekend with a no waste challenge and was able to do it minus one takeout cup.

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Carina Boston 10/13/2020 7:22 AM

Yesterday I got some food to go with non-biodegradable containers. I am curious how other folks deal with this dilemma, in wanting to support local and still make good choices when it comes to waste.

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Carina Boston 10/12/2020 3:29 PM

I am enjoying seeing these actions at work!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

What did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?

Carina Boston 10/12/2020 3:28 PM

The local social justice organization showed the third of a three part series this week of shorts and locally produced films bringing awareness and perspective of those impacted by social injustices. All of the films gave such perspective and voice to marginalize communities.

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Carina Boston 10/09/2020 7:10 AM

I have a habit of eating string cheese and today, I plan not to in order to reduce my single plastic waste.

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Carina Boston 10/08/2020 2:22 PM

I am looking forward to learning from others the changes they make during this year's challenge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Carina Boston 10/08/2020 2:20 PM

When I go to a location and their COVID practices limit reusable cups I try and opt out of getting a drink.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Conduct Virtual Meetings

How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?

Carina Boston 10/08/2020 2:20 PM

I try to personalize my meetings and take time to learn about the others on the call too.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Advocate for Greener Vehicles

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Carina Boston 10/08/2020 2:19 PM

I want more options for transportation so I am always looking for the latest info.

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