Alydia Fields
"Green is the New Black "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,135 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO67donationsmade
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UP TO612gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO67meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO559minutesspent learning
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UP TO681minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO681minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO12poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO26pounds of CO2have been saved
Alydia's actions
Nourishing Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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.
Nourishing Food
Donate Food
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Nourishing Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.
Balancing Consumption
What is Sustainable Fashion?
I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and adopt at least one sustainable fashion practice.
Nourishing Food
Eat Plant-Based Meals
I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Balancing Consumption
Track My Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.
Regenerating Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Cultivating Communities
Pull Together Items to Donate
Each day, I will find one or more items I can donate to a local thrift or resale shop.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 5 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.
Enacting Equity
Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!
I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.
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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Alydia Fields 10/26/2022 11:58 AMThis challenge has really helped me be more aware of my impact on the environment. There are so may small things that do not take much effort that go a long way -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Alydia Fields 10/26/2022 11:56 AMUnfortunately it does not surprise me. I know there are times myself where I have food in the fridge but ultimately end up eating our or ordering in because it is more convenient. I would rather use this money towards saving or towards a better future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Alydia Fields 10/26/2022 11:55 AMPhysical and mental well being can decline. It can also make it to where you are not socializing as much. You may not feel connected. Having a false sense of reality as you only see what is on the screen -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnacting Equity Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!In your community, how can you work to address systemic racism, sexism, ableism and additional forms of exclusion in the businesses?
Alydia Fields 10/26/2022 11:54 AMGet involved. Support doesn’t have to come from people in your family or circle of friends. You can get involved with like-minded groups and organizations, whether locally or online. It can help to know there are other people who have had similar experiences to yours. And connecting with those people might help you figure out how to address situations and respond to experiences of discrimination in ways you haven’t thought of. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption What is Sustainable Fashion?How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Alydia Fields 10/26/2022 11:53 AMUpcycling is a big one. Taking clothing and fabrics and creating something new with them. Buying from small businesses especially local -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnacting Equity 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?
Alydia Fields 10/26/2022 11:52 AMDespite the 2030 Agenda’s promising rhetoric, it largely fails to fulfil its pledge to ‘leave no one behind’ when it comes to the principles of racial equality and non-discrimination, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Eat Plant-Based MealsWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Alydia Fields 10/26/2022 11:31 AMMy favorite vegan meal I recently had is baked ziti. I had it a vegan restaurant called Mothers near by and it was amazing!-
Alydia Fields 10/26/2022 12:00 PMMothers in Sacramento and there is also another called Orphans. Mothers may have closed down unfortunately. -
Mary Hanks 10/26/2022 11:54 AMIs that the Mothers in Austin? I've never actually visited, but I've had food from there--my niece was an employee--and it was delicious.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Pull Together Items to DonateHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Alydia Fields 10/18/2022 11:04 AMIf it isn't something I need but just want, wait a few weeks and if I still want it then think about how it will benefit me or if it will go to good use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Track My PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Alydia Fields 10/18/2022 11:03 AMI have created a budget spread sheet so i can see where my income goes and not wonder where it went. It has helped me save money and cut out anything not needed. -
Alydia Fields 10/12/2022 9:56 AMDonated so many clothing items and kitchen items. happy not only about the space but being able to reduce waste!