Amelia Allen
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 791 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0poundwaste composted
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UP TO3.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO104gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO515minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO25minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO576minutesspent learning
Amelia's actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 5 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Health
Learn More about Food Apartheid
What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 25 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 10 minutes each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm RoomHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
Amelia Allen 12/11/2023 7:40 AMIn the future I can more mindfully access wants vs needs and I can also continue to donate old things and clean up my desk/makeup after I use it so it doesn't get all crowded like it normally is. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Amelia Allen 11/29/2023 6:10 AMI think this is an interesting quote to think about next time I watch the sun set or rise, and I like the talk of celebration and connection with the Earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Amelia Allen 11/27/2023 6:46 AMI try to use reusable metal straws as often as I can and try to replace plastic grocery bags with reusable ones that we have and paper bags if really needed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Amelia Allen 11/21/2023 10:03 AMIt addresses these transitions by stating the right for people to continue the practice of agriculture in a culture way in order to work with mother earth instead of against. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food ApartheidWhat can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
Amelia Allen 11/20/2023 2:16 PMLack of access to healthy foods can cause a build up of issues with the body including higher risk for chronic health conditions like diabetes , obesity, heart disease, mental health disorders etc. Having access to a balanced diet is definitely something to be grateful for since those people tend to be healthier which makes exercise and fighting sicknesses easier. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Amelia Allen 11/20/2023 1:53 PMMy exercise time can be more personal by going to play soccer with my friend, or going to the gym with my mom in the afternoon. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITESIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Amelia Allen 11/19/2023 9:55 AMStudies from UNC Chapel Hill have said that the black communities in southwestern parts of Asheville are the most environmentally impacted by hazardous waste and landfills. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Amelia Allen 11/19/2023 9:06 AMIn Asheville and the surrounding areas there are many places to drop off uncommon waste like Buncombe county landfill, Buncombe county transfer station, Biltmore Iron and Metal company, and many other big chain stores like Best Buy, Home Depot and Staples. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Amelia Allen 11/15/2023 8:10 AMElectricity in my neighborhood just comes from power plants but specifically Duke energy.