Melissa Beaver
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 678 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO660minutesspent learning
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UP TO17milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO361minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO146pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO16plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO128gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO150minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
Melissa's actions
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Melissa Beaver 4/20/2020 5:54 PMI have learned that eating smaller wild caught fish, like skipjack tuna, is better for you. I buy wild caught fish and shell fish the majority of the time, with the exception of occasionally buying farmed salmon from Norway. I was dismayed to learn that mahi mahi is a moderate mercury-containing fish, as it's a family favorite. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsWhere are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?
Melissa Beaver 4/20/2020 5:49 PMWe have a stream running through our backyard down a hill that could be negatively affected by salt and sand runoff during winters on the roads at the condos abutting our property near the stream. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Melissa Beaver 4/20/2020 5:40 PMThe main water source in our area is several reservoirs. I am fortunate to have a deep well for my family's water source, which has been tested recently. When we have lost power for an extended period of time, we've used large buckets to collect water to flush our toilets. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Melissa Beaver 4/20/2020 5:36 PMPeople are taking charge and have great pride in growing and sharing their food with their families and communities. Citizens in America and abroad are raising awareness and taking control of their food sources and demanding to be heard and respected by corporate producers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Melissa Beaver 4/20/2020 5:30 PMI used to buy water bottles at stores but now bring my own reusable water bottle if going to the store or out hiking. I ask for no straw when getting take out drinks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Melissa Beaver 4/11/2020 6:57 PMI plan on saving money to build a better fence around our garden or put in permeable pavers under our deck.