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Lauren Combs

One Comerica Team

"Promote sustainability at work and home, take incremental actions to support sustainable community "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 55 THIS WEEK
  • 152 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent learning

Lauren's actions

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Endangered Species

Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 30 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land + Forests

Explore My Area

When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Freshwater + Oceans

Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans

I will spend 30 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Community

Borrow Before I Buy

Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
    What did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?

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    Lauren Combs 4/30/2024 5:22 AM
    I did not know that microplastics end up in the ocean and freshwater, in our seafood and water supply, and in us. The long-term effects on our health and the environment may not be fully understood but are most likely devastating. Along with all the other chemicals and biowaste, it's no wonder we have increasing cancer, autism and other illnesses.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity + Wildlife Endangered Species
    What endangered species did you learn about and what did you learn?

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    Lauren Combs 4/30/2024 5:15 AM
    I learned about the decline in biodiversity due to habitat changes throughout the world. Over 44,000 species (animal, plant, fungi) are threatened with extinction, and this has a ripple effect on all levels of the ecosystem.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land + Forests Explore My Area
    Where did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?

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    Lauren Combs 4/30/2024 5:10 AM
    I took a walk around the new office industrial park and enjoyed the springtime sights and sounds :-)

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    Lauren Combs 4/14/2024 7:11 AM
    Late start but ready to focus on second half of the challenge!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Community Borrow Before I Buy
    How did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?

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    Lauren Combs 4/14/2024 6:30 AM
    I visited our local library to borrow Black Sails, a pirate series set in Nassau in 1715. Great way to support sustainability, our local library, and save money!