Ben Shea (201)
4/19/2025 9:00 PM
litering. When people do this and throw things into the water it will poison the water and harm the ecosystem living in the water.
Ben Shea (201)
"I want to make the world a better place and learn from my experiences. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 208 THIS WEEK
- 213 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO7.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO256minutesspent learning
Ben's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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 QUESTIONWaterName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 8:58 PMIt will defiantly hurt the water supply due to decreased water predictability. We will not know the amount of supply that we can rely on having. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 8:54 PMIt offers a more resilient alternative to the modern food system.-
yun bai 4/20/2025 2:36 AMIts core is to embed local resilience in the global supply chain, replace "one-way dependence" with "diversified collaboration" and achieve a dynamic balance between self-determination and complementarity.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 8:30 PMThe people affected most are those who are in the lower class. This is because when land is needed for projects those are the first people that can be forced to move away. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 8:27 PMIn dunmore there is a landfill. The main issue for the surrounding community is the smell from the landfill. There is also a highway right next to the landfill which again can cause a bad smell for the driver. -
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 7:12 PMThis is going great on my campus. We are learning a lot about what we can do to make a difference. -
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 7:12 PMThis is going great on my campus. We are learning a lot about what we can do to make a difference. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 7:10 PMThere really isn't anything preventing me from doing this. When ever I drink something that would require a mug I use a reusable one. It is nice to know how many things I do that contribute to the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 7:08 PMGetting a reusable water bottle is more expensive then using bottled water. Some people just don't have the money to make a purchase like that. Also in some areas the water is not clean which makes it easier to buy bottled water. I can make this a permanent habit by continuing to use a renewable water bottle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Ben Shea (201) 4/19/2025 2:38 PMIt might cost more money. Therefore people who don’t have a lot of money can not eat as much meat. Eating more meat can have a negative effect on the environment.