Mia Jimenez
"Using this EcoChallenge to learn, take action, and encourage others to do the same!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO200gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
Mia's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Mia Jimenez 10/20/2019 6:01 AMI definitely notice a lot more walking around my neighborhood. It's also possible to do a walking meditation and my mood is usually much improved afterwards -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Mia Jimenez 10/12/2019 12:20 PMSimplicity and convenience are tradeoffs, with time usually being the largest gain or loss. Finding a balance of living simply while still maintaining a normal quality of life is is where creativity can be required. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Mia Jimenez 10/10/2019 5:50 AMThe lack of action to change the way we do things in our daily lives is concerning, given that most are educated enough and worried about the future of the planet. On a larger scale, corporations that are practically monopolies and go unchecked (e.g., Unilever, J&J) and do not have the greater good in mind (both from an environmental and public health standpoint). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Mia Jimenez 10/02/2019 8:27 AMI have actually started using a timer for showers instead of approximating it by feel. Purchasing only clothing items that I need and thrift shopping is a good indirect way to reduce my water footprint.