Michelle Rodriguez
"Making an impact, one day at a time!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 236 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO7.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO12plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO7.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Michelle's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
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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.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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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.
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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Michelle Rodriguez 10/16/2019 11:06 AMThe United States Environmental Protection Agency defines environmental justice as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. In other words, your health should not suffer because of the environment where you live, work, play or learn.
The concept of environmental justice began as a movement in the 1980s due to the realization that a disproportionate number of polluting industries, power plants, and waste disposal areas were located near low-income or minority communities. The movement was set in place to ensure fair distribution of environmental burdens among all people regardless of their background.
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Michelle Rodriguez 10/16/2019 10:33 AMRead more about environmental justice in the state of Oregon. http://elawreview.org/articles/volume-38/issue-38-2/environmental-justice-in-oregon-its-the-law/-
Georgia West 10/16/2019 10:49 AMGreat resource! Thank you,
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