Janet Beach Davis
4/28/2023 6:37 PM
I donated to a pet food drive. Sometimes we forget that part of a family.
Janet Beach Davis
" We have five priorities at Heartland Community College: promoting student success create and model a systemic culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion serving as a community resource ensuring resource stewardship modeling effective communication, collaboration and transparency"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 892 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO50pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1,355minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO139meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO398milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO450minutesspent learning
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UP TO100treesplanted
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UP TO240pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,355minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO350minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
Janet 's actions
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Health & Equity
Donate Food
SDG 3, 10
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
Basic Needs & Security
Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a Tree
SDG 15
On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 5 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG 2
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 3 meatless meals and/or 2 vegan meals each day this week.
Education & Livelihood
Host or Join a Cleanup Event
SDG 11, 17
Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.
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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Janet Beach Davis 4/28/2023 6:39 PMOnly a few more days! You are rocking this! Happy Bird and Arbor Day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Janet Beach Davis 4/28/2023 6:36 PMI was part.of a group planting 1000 trees today. I love the community, the feeling of everyone working together to make the world a better place. -
Janet Beach Davis 4/24/2023 10:37 AMWe are slipping in the ranks! we are #115. One last week to get us above #100! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
Janet Beach Davis 4/24/2023 10:33 AMIt makes me feel like I'm not the only one out picking up trash when I see it. I get a sense of community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Janet Beach Davis 4/23/2023 10:22 PMWe all need to understand our history, and that includes the behaviors of our ancestors. We can't ignore what Europeans moving to North America did to the indigenous people. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
Janet Beach Davis 4/23/2023 10:09 PMI watched a documentary on water scarcity. It had good information on conservation. -
Janet Beach Davis 4/16/2023 7:47 PMWe are about half way through. How's it all going? -
Janet Beach Davis 4/13/2023 1:18 PMWe are at #91. Oh we can do so much better! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!