Jon Peterson
POINTS TOTAL
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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 TO83donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO775minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,235minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4,850minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO50poundswaste avoided
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Jon's actions
Balancing Consumption
What is Sustainable Fashion?
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and adopt at least one sustainable fashion practice.
Regenerating Nature
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Nourishing Food
What is My Food Supply Chain?
I will spend 30 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.
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.
Nourishing Food
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will spend 30 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.
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.
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
Research Impact Investing
I will spend 60 minutes learning about impact investing and/or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
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.
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
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.
Cultivating Communities
Join A Neighborhood Group
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
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.
Cultivating Communities
Practice a Sharing Economy
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
Balancing Consumption
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 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.
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 2 hour(s) for a nature-based event or another opportunity to support my community.
Participant Feed
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Jon Peterson 10/26/2022 3:15 PMRESEARCH THE BENEFITS OF AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY:
Industrial agriculture places consistency and productivity over biodiversity, but preserving the immense variety of life on earth is vital to the health of our planet and helps us safeguard our own food supply. -
Jon Peterson 10/26/2022 3:13 PMWEEKLY MEAL PLANNINGPlan your meals. Make a shopping list and stick to it, and avoid impulse buys. Not only will you waste less food, you’ll also save money! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Jon Peterson 10/26/2022 3:11 PMPollination is important for maintaining genetic diversity in plants and ensuring adequate fruit and seed production for crops, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. -
Jon Peterson 10/26/2022 3:09 PMWhen eating out, ask for smaller portions to prevent plate waste and keep you from overeating. You can also request a take-away box to take leftovers home instead of leaving food on your plate. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Jon Peterson 10/26/2022 3:09 PMFood Sovereignty is the right of peoples, communities, and countries to define their own agricultural, pastoral, labor, fishing, food and land policies which are ecologically, socially, economically and culturally appropriate to their unique circumstances. -
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?
Jon Peterson 10/26/2022 3:07 PM- Buy second-hand.
- Organize a clothing swap.
- Rent clothes and/or go shopping in your own closet.
- Shop local.
- Invest in timeless pieces.