Lola Wilson
12/13/2023 6:45 PM
I was able to learn a lot more. It allowed me to see their point of view better. Normally I would never agree with mint chocolate ice cream being better but they had a lot of good points.
Lola Wilson
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 821 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO58milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO58milestraveled by bus
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UP TO19pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO565minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO53plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2,780minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,230minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO4.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO324minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO630minutesspent learning
Lola's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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?
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 3 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.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 120 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 5 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.
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 QUESTIONCommunity Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Use Public TransitThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and just 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not? How would you adjust them if you could?
Lola Wilson 12/13/2023 6:37 PMThese numbers do surprise me! Only 2% for education! I would put more of the budget toward transportation and education. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Lola Wilson 12/13/2023 6:33 PMI assume most of our energy comes from fossil fuels. This release greenhouse gasses, pollutes air and water, and when extracted can destroy wildlife habitats. -
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?
Lola Wilson 11/26/2023 7:37 AMIn a community it can lead to stress and poor health. Lack of fresh food leads to poor diet. This has many negative health impacts including high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Nutritious food helps your body stay healthy. This way you can participate in more productive activities like exercise. It allows you to take care of yourself and be resilient. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Lola Wilson 11/26/2023 7:33 AMTo get access to food sovereignty on a global scale we need to make sure people have access to healthy whole foods, to do this we need to find ways to connect them with local farmers and community gardens. Another way is to give people access to the information that will allow them to grow their own food. By teaching people how to grow their own food they can have control over their food and diet. -
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?
Lola Wilson 11/26/2023 7:12 AMI think Berry is right to say that we are here to live and to celebrate. we should revel in each beautiful moment we have by watching the sun set. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Lola Wilson 11/26/2023 7:07 AMWalking around my neighborhood is beautiful. I usually walk with someone and talk with them. I don't get to do that the same way when I'm in a car. -
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?
Lola Wilson 11/13/2023 7:05 PMLow income communities are where the most Landfills are located. These communities are the most affected. -
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?
Lola Wilson 11/13/2023 7:05 PMThere are so many things you shouldn't recycle in a curbside bin. Like paints, batteries, electronics, motor oil, chemical, and prescription drugs. There are limited times and places to recycle these hard to recycle items. One of the main ones is the Buncombe Transfer Station. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Lola Wilson 11/13/2023 9:03 AMI spent most of my time on social media before bed so by not doing that I feel less tired.