Meredith K
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POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 733 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO17gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2,165minutesspent exercising
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UP TO0.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO0.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0minutespent learning
Meredith's actions
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
Do at Home
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Health
Reduce Refined Sugar
Do at Home
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
Do at Home
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Do at Home
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
Do at Home
I will spend at least 1 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
Do at Home
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Advocate for Greener VehiclesReducing (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?
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Jaiden A 10/28/2020 9:07 AMits asking you to waste your money to buy a different car just because they want the air to be a tad bit better.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Meredith K 10/27/2020 9:19 AMmy grand parents moved closer to us so it is a shorter drive or fight. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Choose a Carbon OffsetA round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce Refined SugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?
Meredith K 10/27/2020 9:06 AMyou can use it as many things including decorations! you can make chips out of thin pieces of veggies! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Locally-Sourced MealsIf you were to only eat what is in season locally from now on, what would be the most difficult food item for you to give up? Why?
Meredith K 10/27/2020 9:04 AMi don't know i love when i feels like the seasons, especially because it is always summer in LA so i do my best to make it feel like fall, weather that is eating pumpkin flavored things or pies and turkey i think it would be pretty easy for me! -
Meredith K 10/20/2020 9:05 AMIts going great!!!!!!!!!! -
Meredith K 10/20/2020 9:05 AMheyyyyyyyyyyyyyy we are still 200 points above 8th grade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Meredith K 10/15/2020 9:14 AMHI guys i hope u are having fun with the eco challenge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-
Jaiden A 10/21/2020 9:30 AMyessir
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