Lori Nitchals
10/15/2020 7:47 AM
Increased obesity, diabetes, cardiac issues increase without access to nutrient dense foods. Many have have no health insurance or access to medical care. Many cannot work due to illness.
Lori Nitchals
"I want to create balance in my body, mind, and spirit, as well as in the environment and in my community."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO22locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
Lori'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.
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.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 60 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.
Health
Learn More about Food Apartheid
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
Do at Home
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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Lori Nitchals 10/28/2020 7:46 AMGood challenge! See you next time! -
Lori Nitchals 10/27/2020 7:20 AMDrying herbs, veggie garden put to bed, fall prunings in compost pile... -
Lori Nitchals 10/15/2020 7:50 AMMy church has joined several other local churches and created a food pantry outside our church. Filled with non perishable foods and toiletries free for all. Open 24/7. It is getting much use as many in our community have lost jobs due to COVID. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food ApartheidWhat 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degradation and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Lori Nitchals 10/15/2020 7:44 AMOur Latino neighbors. The pesticides and herbicides they are required to use by the orchardists and farmers cause many health issues. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial InjusticeWhat did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Lori Nitchals 10/14/2020 8:41 AMRedlining and denying POC the right to live in the suburbs back in the 20th century prevented them from having homes that could add to their net worth. Without equal opportunity for all, we cannot sustain our way of life. -
Lori Nitchals 10/14/2020 8:37 AMThe world may be going to hell in a hen basket, but I saw the sunrise this morning and it was beautiful... -
Lori Nitchals 10/13/2020 8:10 AMStasher silicone bags are on sale for Amazon Prime Days, today and tomorrow! These have never been on sale that I could find. Been using them for over two years. Perfect replacement for Ziploc bags. And better for the environment.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B087X99W7X/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -
Lori Nitchals 10/12/2020 7:10 AMCold front moved in last evening. Used my wood burning fireplace insert for the first time this season. It is EPA certified and has virtually no smoke. Much better for the environment than a traditional fireplace. It is also my heat backup in case the power goes out. -
Lori Nitchals 10/11/2020 8:41 AMFirst snow on the nearby Cascade Mountains...