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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Nicole Morris-McLaughlin

Team SouthCoast

"Advocating for more clean energy, empowering communities and health and wellness."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 196 TOTAL

participant impact

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    3.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    9.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    organic meals
    consumed

Nicole's actions

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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Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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High Impact Action Track

Talk To My Friends and Colleagues

Community

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

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Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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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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    Nicole Morris-McLaughlin 10/10/2019 7:31 AM
    I am going to come up with s list of people to ask to join today.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Choose Organic Ingredients
    It is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?

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    Nicole Morris-McLaughlin 10/09/2019 12:58 PM
    Organic/Regenerative farming methods nourish the soil and ensure long term use of the land.  This is the only way we will feed the world in a sustainable way.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Join a Local CSA
    Dependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspires you the most?

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    Nicole Morris-McLaughlin 10/09/2019 12:52 PM
    I love picking up my CSA every week and having a relationship with the farmers.  It is one of the highlights of my week.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Talk To My Friends and Colleagues
    What makes you feel connected to your neighborhood, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?

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    Nicole Morris-McLaughlin 10/09/2019 12:48 PM
    I love being part of Advocacy organizations and coming up with creative ways with others to solve big problems.