

C Scherzer
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POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,692 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO23plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO25conversationswith people
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UP TO25pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO246minutesspent learning
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UP TO24plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
C's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
Do at Home
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.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
Do at Home
I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
Do at Home
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Do at Home
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
Do at Home
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Core Values
Do at Home
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.
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.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 10 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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Research Restorative Justice
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn More about Food Apartheid
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
Do at Home
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
Transportation
Learn More and Advocate
Do at Home
Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 1 friends or colleagues per day about the issue.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Do at Home
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 1 container(s) out of the landfill each day.
Participant Feed
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C Scherzer 10/28/2020 9:04 PMwow what a challenge thanks all -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole CommunityWhat are the ways in which voters are prohibited from or discouraged from voting in your region and/or state? What could be done to get rid of these barriers?
C Scherzer 10/28/2020 10:29 AMUtah allows mail in but not everyone in every state can do that do your research on what you believe and get out and Just Vote! -
C Scherzer 10/28/2020 10:26 AMmore efficient appliances would go a long way on a more sustainable water future for us all -
C Scherzer 10/27/2020 2:38 PMBe kind to yourself and to our Earth today! -
C Scherzer 10/26/2020 5:50 AMIt is going great so far - It gives us all a chance to focus on different aspects of sustainable living. Every little change helps the environment. -
C Scherzer 10/25/2020 9:14 AMLet's keep working hard and let's meet our goals so we can have a greater impact on the world around us! -
C Scherzer 10/24/2020 8:12 AMReduce, reuse, and recycle.
Cut down on what we throw away. Follow the three "R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space. -
C Scherzer 10/23/2020 6:11 AMWe have been decluttering all the rooms in our home. The result has been more overall living space and a cleaner look to the space.
All items we removed were either recycled to donation centers or processing centers to minimize our carbon footprint.
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C Scherzer 10/22/2020 5:52 AMI can see that people really want to engage in meaningful action, but life is busy and for many of us it is hard to find/participate in opportunities.
Start with the easier, more straightforward and accessible opportunities every little bit we can do toghether will help our planet in the end. -
C Scherzer 10/21/2020 6:13 AMLet's keep working hard and let's meet our goals so we can have a greater impact on the world around us! Every little bit adds up when we are talking about environmental conservation