Sarah Jarrett
"material culture that provides for longevity for all that is wild (including us!)"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 522 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO23single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO50plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO298gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
Sarah's actions
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Action Track: Community
Attend Earth Day Fair
I will attend the Earth Day fair at Caldwell Park for an hour 11 am-4 pm on April 20th to learn more about local community groups
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Climate + Air
bike instead of drive
replace one car trip with a bike ride
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Land + Forests
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.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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 QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Sarah Jarrett 4/04/2024 8:36 PMSummer time midday siesta!
Landscaping that can do with very little or no irrigation during droughts -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Sarah Jarrett 4/04/2024 8:31 PMIn one day, US consumers use 1.3 billion plastic water bottles. Check out these graphics:
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-the-scale-of-plastic-bottle-waste-against-major-landmarks/
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Weekly Meal PlanningHow did it feel to plan out your meals and stick to them in an effort to reduce food waste?
Sarah Jarrett 4/04/2024 8:29 PMIt was pretty easy to plan my meals...sometimes I get ambitious and put too much on the menu...but I think we nailed it this week. -
Sarah Jarrett 4/02/2024 8:46 AMI re-use my winco plastic bags many times. I empty the bulk items into jars and rinse them right after I get home. When dry, I put in a bag for my next run. I know the scoop touches the bag, but I think the risk is pretty minimal. I also like to buy a lot at one time. In the past, I have even ordered bulk bags of rice wholesale. I don't put my veggies in bags at the store. It gets the conveyor belt a little wet. A big woven basket helps. Any other ideas?
This also reminded me of a vegetable refrigerator storage method I learned in the book Eating on the Wild Side: store veggies in plastic bags with a dozen pin prick holes. It helps keep veggies fresh. With greens you rinse, spin and then put in bag with air pressed out. I wash and re-use these dozens of times. There is probably a pricey sustainable bag that is made this way that would last longer...-
Sarah Jarrett 4/04/2024 7:40 AMooo I like the linen bag idea -
Melissa Szostak 4/03/2024 2:05 PMI've used reusable produce bags (I found them at my old local grocery store and I'm sure they are online). They are very lightweight so I was never concerned about them adding an additional cost to my produce.
For keeping produce longer at home I've used a linen produce bag (can't remember the brand name); it helps to keep lettuce green for up to two weeks!
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