Laura Jones
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,050 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO5.0donationsmade
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UP TO440gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO51meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO385minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,685minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3,250minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO500poundswaste 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.
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.
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.
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.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 1 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.
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.
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.
Nourishing Food
Eat Plant-Based Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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.
Balancing Consumption
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Balancing Consumption
Track My Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.
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
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.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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Laura Jones 10/25/2022 3:56 PMOne more day of ecochallenge! -
Laura Jones 10/25/2022 3:55 PMFeel like SUMMER today! nice day for porch swingin! -
Laura Jones 10/24/2022 7:58 AMDisconnect to reset and get ready for the coming season
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Laura Jones 10/24/2022 7:56 AMForest bathing is in my near future! -
Laura Jones 10/21/2022 3:54 AMPorch swinging type of weather, I love the fall -
Laura Jones 10/21/2022 3:52 AMGet your flu shot! Definitely not fun getting it
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Laura Jones 10/19/2022 8:27 AMTime to bundle up and take a stroll in the cold temps lingering in the South East. Needing some vitamin D! -
Laura Jones 10/18/2022 10:13 AMRecommend the documentary "Gather" to learn more about Food Sovereignty -
Laura Jones 10/17/2022 7:07 AMWent to bed early to catch up on sleep from an adventurous weekend!
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Laura Jones 10/17/2022 7:05 AMTook a few friends from KS and AL up to Mt Camerer to see the changing of the leaves in GSMNP. Great 12 mile hike