

Kelly Watson
"I am trying to create as much self-sustainability as possible & educate my children on our consumption impact on the Earth. I started a veggie garden & composting with the goal of eliminating my dependency on groceries for fruits & veggies. The picture on my profile is the street I live off in Aiken, SC! "
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participant impact
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UP TO14square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO116meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,166gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO69zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO685milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO615pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO6.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO36sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
Kelly's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Choose Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG 14
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.
Climate & Ecosystems
Advocate for Water Habitat!
SDG 14
I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.
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.
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 14 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 12 hours in my community.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 12 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 12 documentaries about climate change.
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 2 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG 6
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
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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Kelly Watson 4/06/2023 12:45 PMThis is a news bit from me & my daughters Spooky to be Hungry food drive from this past Halloween to benefit Golden Harvest Food Bank - for the local food insecure residents. https://www.wfxg.com/story/47493548/spooky-to-be-hungry-aiken-family-fights-for-food-security-
Morgan Viers Fairbaugh 4/06/2023 1:44 PM -
Kelly Watson 4/06/2023 12:46 PMI also work in the Masters Table garden for this food bank, this garden provides food (fruit, veggies, & herbs) for the soup kitchen
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat was the tastiest sustainable seafood meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Kelly Watson 4/06/2023 12:27 PMThis will really have an impact on your understanding of fish consumption & the impacts to our Oceans https://www.seaspiracy.org/ -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Kelly Watson 4/06/2023 12:26 PMI got an electric golf cart - I live less than a mile from the girls elementary school & about a half mile from Downtown. We use our golf cart as much as possible & the girls love it! I themed it out to be Ecto-1 - a Ghostbusters theme! I'll post a pic later when I can get out back & take pics-
Ben Egenrieder 4/26/2023 7:57 AM -
Morgan Viers Fairbaugh 4/06/2023 1:45 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Kelly Watson 4/05/2023 7:05 AMI've been a volunteer for Golden Harvest Food Bank Masters Kitchen - a garden to provide food for the soup kitchen. This time we replaced the dirt in the above ground gardens & dug out an old sweet potato bed.-
Kelly Watson 4/06/2023 12:43 PMHere is the news bit about me & my daughters from last years "spooky to be hungry campaign :) https://www.wfxg.com/story/47493548/spooky-to-be-hungry-aiken-family-fights-for-food-security
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Kelly Watson 4/05/2023 7:03 AMI have a "bee house" on my deck now & it is so cute! I've already had a bee move in. I also planted lantana all around the perimeter of my back yard & some in the front. It's beautiful & sturdy - will come back every year. Lovely butterfly garden.-
Kelly Watson 4/06/2023 12:17 PMHi Terry! This is the one I have! https://www.lowes.com/pd/Nature-s-Way-Green-Pine-Flush-mount-Bee-House/5013805759?store_code=482&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-ggl-_-LIA_SOL_109_Patio-_-5013805759-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=Cj0KCQjw27mhBhC9ARIsAIFsETF_lBzhZTD_YW224HLNlI3rXErZttfZsZ0zwJ32dAipV2id5WsqXBsaAtBTEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds -
Terry Murphy 4/05/2023 7:13 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhy is water habitat important to you?
Kelly Watson 4/03/2023 11:34 AMI have a water habitat reserve close to my house - I took the girls over the weekend on our electric golf cart to visit & learn about the local bird population in that area. We have a tour of a local swamp planned for the weekend -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Kelly Watson 4/03/2023 11:33 AMI'm planting 15 Dogwoods - I planted 3 over the weekend. I also signed up for Arbor Day Foundation & received 12 trees I need to get in the ground this week! -
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?
Kelly Watson 4/03/2023 11:32 AMI've been watching many food related documentaries and this recent one was Seaspriacy - WOW - this was so eye opening to what we are doing to the oceans eco-system and the potential impact on earth. Everyone should see this film -
Kelly Watson 4/03/2023 10:23 AMExcited to do this again this year! I planted a veggie garden this Spring & have started composting again.