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
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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C Scherzer 10/28/2020 9:04 PMwow what a challenge thanks all -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Research Voter SuppressionWhat 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