Jennifer Reece
10/29/2019 10:31 AM
By allowing native people to control their food system, have their own economy, and improve nutrition.
Jennifer Reece
"To further reduce my impact while advocating for my friends and colleagues to do the same"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,019 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO300milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO210minutesspent learning
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UP TO66plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,538pounds of CO2have been saved
Jennifer's actions
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
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 2 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Create Your Own Action
Reduce personal care plastic packaging
i am working on removing plastic packaging from my beauty care routine, thanks to the plastic-free challenge
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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Jennifer Reece 10/23/2019 4:12 PMI plan to watch a documentary on food sovereignty tonight! -
Jennifer Reece 10/22/2019 10:50 AMI've been working on getting off paper mailing lists. It's an ongoing process, but at least I got started! -
Jennifer Reece 10/21/2019 3:01 PMI researched Impact Investing today. I didn't make any changes yet since it seems like the HP 401K options do not include the sustainability investments, but I'll look into it further. -
Jennifer Reece 10/20/2019 9:22 PMI held a birthday party for my daughter at a community center, and brought reusable cups & utensils and compostable plates. -
Jennifer Reece 10/17/2019 6:22 AMTook the metro again today and using a reusable mug -
Jennifer Reece 10/16/2019 7:50 PMAttended a world wildlife fund meeting for work today to improve HP's forest and climate change programs -
Jennifer Reece 10/15/2019 2:24 PMTook the metro again to the HP DC office and did not use cream in my tea to avoid the single-use plastic -
Jennifer Reece 10/14/2019 8:29 AMRode bikes while sightseeing in DC over the weekend and took the metro to the HP DC office today! -
Jennifer Reece 10/12/2019 8:52 AMIn DC for a business trip and sightseeing over the weekend, so taking the metro or riding bikes.