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October 7 - October 28, 2020
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shido ‎‎‎‎

Turning Point School Community Leadership

"stop playin with me"

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shido's actions

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

Do at Home

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

Do at Home

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Do at Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 20 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Do at Home

I will spend 3 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives

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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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

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Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

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I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn More about Food Apartheid

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I will spend 5 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Support Native Communities

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I will use the resource links provided and spend 5 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

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I will spend 3 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

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I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Core Values

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We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Offset for Climate Justice

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Research Voter Suppression

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I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

Do at Home

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

Do at Home

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

COMPLETED 14
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.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
    Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/29/2020 9:43 AM
    la river. but thats nasty water
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Switch to Cold Water
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/29/2020 9:42 AM
    ill use sun light instead of house lights!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy From a Farmers Market
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/29/2020 9:42 AM
    salad. or vegetables. I like corn tho 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives
    Equitable 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?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/29/2020 9:42 AM
    solor pannels help. im pretty sure my house has em
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Support Native Communities
    Indigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/29/2020 9:41 AM
    bruh i just cant bruh just cant

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/29/2020 9:35 AM
    so did we win or is the competition still on
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn More about Food Apartheid
    What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/26/2020 5:13 PM
    people need healthy food or else everyone will get sick  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
    How is equality for trans, femme, and nonbinary people important to a just and sustainable society?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/26/2020 5:12 PM
    I think down on people who don't respect trans, femme, or nonbinary people
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Offset for Climate Justice
    What did you learn from the resources? What did you discover from the offset calculator?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/26/2020 5:10 PM
    what resources. i just use the internet or ask someone
  • 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?

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    shido ‎‎‎‎ 10/26/2020 5:10 PM
    i watched one about blm on cable 2 nights ago.