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October 5 - October 26, 2022
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Laura Jones

KEEN Outside Sales

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,050 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    5.0
    donations
    made
  • UP TO
    440
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    51
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    385
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,685
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    3,250
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    500
    pounds
    waste avoided

Laura's actions

Nourishing Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Balancing Consumption

Calculate My Carbon Footprint

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

I will watch 1 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Balancing Consumption

Research Impact Investing

I will spend 15 minutes learning about impact investing and/or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nourishing Food

Eat Plant-Based Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Balancing Consumption

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Balancing Consumption

Track My Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Balancing Consumption

Repair a Broken Item

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nourishing Food

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will spend 15 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Take Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Laura Jones 10/25/2022 3:56 PM
    One more day of ecochallenge!

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    Laura Jones 10/25/2022 3:55 PM
    Feel like SUMMER today!  nice day for porch swingin!

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    Laura Jones 10/24/2022 7:58 AM
    Disconnect to reset and get ready for the coming season


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    Laura Jones 10/24/2022 7:56 AM
    Forest bathing is in my near future!

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    Laura Jones 10/21/2022 3:54 AM
    Porch swinging type of weather, I love the fall

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    Laura Jones 10/21/2022 3:52 AM
    Get your flu shot!  Definitely not fun getting it


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    Laura Jones 10/19/2022 8:27 AM
    Time to bundle up and take a stroll in the cold temps lingering in the South East.  Needing some vitamin D!

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    Laura Jones 10/18/2022 10:13 AM
    Recommend the documentary "Gather" to learn more about Food Sovereignty   

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    Laura Jones 10/17/2022 7:07 AM
    Went to bed early to catch up on sleep from an adventurous weekend!


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    Laura Jones 10/17/2022 7:05 AM
    Took a few friends from KS and AL up to Mt Camerer to see the changing of the leaves in GSMNP.  Great 12 mile hike