Seraiah Belfon
"My mission statement is to inspire others about doing good in our environment"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 721 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO3,140minutesspent learning
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UP TO36plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Seraiah's actions
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
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
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 250 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 20 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 300 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 250 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
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 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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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Seraiah Belfon 10/24/2019 6:08 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Seraiah Belfon 10/22/2019 8:24 AMExposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Seraiah Belfon 10/21/2019 6:10 AMGratitude reduces materialism If you reduce their ability to appreciate and enjoy the good in things It will make people not think of the negative in things. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Seraiah Belfon 10/16/2019 8:44 AMYou can get others involved by telling them about the important of clean energy -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Seraiah Belfon 10/15/2019 7:10 AMTo an extent I believe that Exposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food contribute to our health issues -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Seraiah Belfon 10/10/2019 10:31 AMOur worst environmental problems are the result of human activity.Humans have both the ability and the responsibility -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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Seraiah Belfon 10/10/2019 8:24 AM -
Seraiah Belfon 10/10/2019 8:22 AM