Ashley Cole

Beacon Unitarian

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
58 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.1

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Ashley's actions

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Turn It Off

Do at Home

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

Do at Home

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

A recent Keen Independent Research Foundation study found that Minority Businesses Enterprises (MBEs) are more likely to have difficulties in receiving loans or city contracts. In what ways can you work to address systemic racism like that demonstrated in this study?

Ashley Cole 10/21/2020 9:09 AM

Boost their social media presence (like, share, save).
Purchase directly from BIPOC businesses.
Advocate with government to provide pathways for BIPOC businesses.

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