Gina Dowd

PCC EcoPanthers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
706 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

272

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

450

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

215

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

60

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

16

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

16

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

5.4

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

11

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

32

zero-waste meals

consumed

Gina's actions

Community

Support Native Communities

I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Waste

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Zero-Waste Cooking

Food

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Gina Dowd 10/23/2019 11:24 AM

This ecochallenge was fun and a great way to build awareness!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smart Seafood Choices

Many 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?

Gina Dowd 10/23/2019 11:02 AM

My choices fall within the guidelines. I will check seafoodwatch.org occasionally for updates.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Gina Dowd 10/23/2019 11:00 AM

Fruit preserves and jellies can be made with less sugar and additives than commercially prepared products. And, they taste better!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Gina Dowd 10/23/2019 10:58 AM

Herbs planted in a pot near my front entrance are a great visual reminder to take care of them and use them in cooking.

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Gina Dowd 10/22/2019 4:15 PM

Wow, this challenge is almost over! That went fast. :-)

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Gina Dowd 10/22/2019 4:15 PM

Wow, this challenge is almost over! That went fast. :-)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Support Native Communities

Indigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?

Gina Dowd 10/18/2019 5:22 PM

Balance keeps systems in harmony.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Gina Dowd 10/14/2019 9:30 AM

This weekend I walked through a nature trail that I usually drive around. It was a great way to feel more connected to the area.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Gina Dowd 10/02/2019 12:03 PM

I'd like to go to bed at a more consistent time. I'm tying the alarm on my fitbit a half hour before bedtime.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Gina Dowd 10/02/2019 9:33 AM

Take-out containers at lunch! Make lunch and bring in a reusable glass container.

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