Ivette Olvera

CSUMB ENSTU 309 Online_Fall 2024

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Ivette's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

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Community

Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

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Energy

Turn It Off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

A recent Keen Independent Research Foundation study found that Minority Businesses Enterprises (MBEs) are more likely to have difficulties in receiving loans or city contracts. In what ways can you work to address systemic racism like that demonstrated in this study?

Ivette Olvera 10/24/2024 5:24 PM

I think that continuing to only shop in small businesses can be a way for me to address the issue of systemic racism because at the end of the day the financial support is what keeping these businesses afloat.

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