Jonathan smith
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 6 TOTAL
Jonathan's 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.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
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 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
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.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
High Impact Action Track
Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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Ditch the Lawn
Water
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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