Camryn Strother
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 591 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO9.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
Camryn's actions
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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).
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Camryn Strother 10/15/2019 8:35 AMThis challenge is fun :) -
Camryn Strother 10/15/2019 8:35 AMThis challenge is fun :) -
Camryn Strother 10/15/2019 8:35 AMThis challenge is fun :) -
Camryn Strother 10/15/2019 8:35 AMThis challenge is fun :) -
Camryn Strother 10/07/2019 8:32 AMI love this challenge :)-
Aiden Breining 10/07/2019 8:39 AMSame
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Camryn Strother 10/07/2019 8:30 AMVery well I really liked it -
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.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsWhere are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?