Jackson Gilchrist
4/11/2023 8:45 AM
Art is how I express things that affect me on a spiritual level, which the planet and wildlife do.
Jackson Gilchrist
"The planet is worth saving!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 933 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,615minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO252milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO304pounds of CO2have been saved
Jackson's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Decline Single-Use Plastics
To help reduce the impact of single-use plastics, decline those items when offered. Complete this challenge by choosing an alternative to straws, grocery bags, or other plastics that only get one use before ending up in the environment.
Education & Livelihood
Educational Conversation
Talking about the importance of sustainability is one of the best ways to advocate for change. To complete this challlenge, have a conversation with someone about sustainable efforts, practices, conservation, or even just how much you love the planet
Climate & Ecosystems
Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture
SDG 14, 15
I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 5 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 5 documentaries about climate change.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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 QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhy is art an important way for you to express sustainability values?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Jackson Gilchrist 4/11/2023 8:44 AMHow much I can adjust my power usage to save energy. Also how much energy it takes to heat water. -
Jackson Gilchrist 4/10/2023 4:42 PMIt is really making me actively think about my impact on the planet. I like the specific goals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat 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?
Jackson Gilchrist 4/10/2023 4:35 PMI watched a documentary about tidal energy. We are so behind in the way we think about energy. There are so many ways to harvest energy from the earth that don't involve damage to the atmosphere. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
Jackson Gilchrist 4/10/2023 4:33 PMMy octopus teacher. It made me realize how aware and alive nature is as a whole. I want to protect habitats like the one featured in the film. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Jackson Gilchrist 4/10/2023 4:31 PMI should think more about my driving habits. I should drive frivolous less and carpool as well. I want to decrease my carbon footprint. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Jackson Gilchrist 4/10/2023 4:30 PMIt helps me think about the outdoors more. I visited an offshoot of cross lake and saw lots of wildlife. Also saw lots off litter. Made me sad and motivated to change.