Joan Qazi

WVC Eco-Knights

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participant impact

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24

pounds of CO2

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60

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spent learning

Joan's actions

Waste

Skip the Tea bag

I will only use loose leaf tea rather than tea bags to brew my daily cup or two of tea.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Listen to Equity and Justice Podcasts

I will spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Buy Used Clothes Instead of New

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will choose thrift stores, clothing swaps, or second-hand options when I shop for clothes.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground and Travel Differently

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (e.g., telepresence, vacation locally).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Joan Qazi 1/17/2026 6:30 PM
Sometimes in Winter, I fly from Wenatchee to Seattle, but for my trip in early March, I booked a train trip instead. It was very easy and a lot more affordable. Plus, I like the train because you can get up and move around and the journey between Wenatchee and Seattle is beautiful. This will be a round-trip train journey.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Do people with economic privilege have a responsibility to consume and own less? How can the concept of “reduce” be presented to those who may be struggling to have enough food, clothes, shelter?
Joan Qazi 1/14/2026 9:31 PM
I think it make sense for all people to focus on needs rather than wants. For the economically privileged this has to be intentional, for those who are struggling, it is likely already being done. Clothing swaps are a good way to achieve some of this--we are organizing one for mid February.

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