Coleman Young
"Make an impact "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,155 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO865gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO53meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO95milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO390minutesspent learning
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UP TO795minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO795minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO8.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0poundwaste avoided
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UP TO94pounds of CO2have been saved
Coleman's actions
Balancing Consumption
Research Impact Investing
I will spend 30 minutes learning about impact investing and/or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
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.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 1 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.
Enacting Equity
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
I will spend 45 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Balancing Consumption
Know My Waste & Recycling Services
I will spend 30 minutes finding out how to recycle in my region, where landfills and/or waste sites are situated in my region, and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Regenerating Nature
Complete an Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.
Regenerating Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.
Enacting Equity
Learn About Accessible & Equitable Voter Registration
I will spend 45 minutes learning about voter access and equity. And if applicable, I will register to vote, ask someone I trust to help me register, or help others register.
Enacting Equity
Research Indigenous & First Nations Communities
I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous or first nation communities in my regions impacted by colonization, and what I can do to be supportive.
Balancing Consumption
What is Sustainable Fashion?
I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and adopt at least one sustainable fashion practice.
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.
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.
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.
Cultivating Communities
Use Muscle Power & Alternative Ways to Travel
Each day when I don't need to travel by car, I will use muscle-powered transportation and other alternative forms (e.g., walking, biking, car share, public transit, etc.).
Cultivating Communities
Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
Nourishing Food
Eat Plant-Based Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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.
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.
Regenerating Nature
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) for a nature-based event or another opportunity to support 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Take Shorter ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Coleman Young 10/26/2022 8:49 PMI would like to put in some sun shades in my backyard that way I can water my plants less -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Use Muscle Power & Alternative Ways to TravelHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
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Coleman Young 10/03/2022 2:39 PMExcited for this year's eco-challenge!