Farrah Avender
10/27/2020 11:41 AM
I can incorporate others R's in my lifestyle by having an open mind when throwing something out or when something is broken.
Farrah Avender
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 642 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO280minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO59plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO63plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Farrah's actions
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Tend a Garden
Do at Home
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Energy
Reduce Washing Appliances
I will wash my laundry on the weekends to reduce the amount of energy the washer and dryer use. I will run the dishwasher when it is fully loaded. These will reduce the amount of energy my house uses each week.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Do at Home
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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Farrah Avender 10/27/2020 11:44 AMI know that the production of fabric causes a lot of air and water pollution so as one solution, when I outgrow my dresses I wear them as skirts and then when they are too small I pass them down to other girls I know to keep the reuse chain going.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degradation and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Farrah Avender 10/27/2020 11:40 AMThe people most affected in my community are people in lower income neighborhoods where the air quality is dangerous and is not managed by the city. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Farrah Avender 10/08/2020 12:24 PMIf we practice creativity in our mindsets than we can have a new perspective on how to make things easier.-
Lora Jones 10/20/2020 5:18 PMAmazing work, Farah! We hope you heard some shout outs in class today in appreciation for your part in healing the planet and being a KCIA Eco-Challenger! Our team is about to move into 4th place in California!!
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Lora Jones 10/16/2020 5:19 PMExcellent eco-work, Farah! I just added 50 more merits for the EC and you have 100 merits for attending the green team meetings! You inspire your classmates with your leadership... -
Lora Jones 10/13/2020 8:29 PMYou make doing the Eco-Challenge look easy...Appreciating your enthusiasm! You have earned 120 merits so far!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Tend a GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Farrah Avender 10/08/2020 12:21 PMEverytime I am in nature there is always a significant experience for me. I could be at the river and see an otter or I could find a caterpillar on my walk through the forest.-
Lora Jones 10/08/2020 6:01 PMThe images of you nature experiences are beautiful! It shows how much you are living in the moment and aware of your surroundings, which must be very relaxing!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Farrah Avender 10/06/2020 12:30 PMA barrier of using a reusable water bottle is that you have to keep it clean. I could make this a habit by washing my cup every night before I got to bed so it will be ready to use the next day.