Dana Jennings
"Inspiring positive action for the planet!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 433 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO9.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO5.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO500minutesspent outdoors
Dana's actions
Action Track: Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues and write 1 letters or emails to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
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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Dana Jennings 4/30/2024 10:53 AMGood! I got inspired at the Earth Day Festival happening this weekend in my town. -
Dana Jennings 4/22/2024 9:30 AMJust signed the plastic treaty as well! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Borrow Before I BuyHow 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?
Dana Jennings 4/08/2024 8:54 AMI borrowed games from a neighbor to play with my kids rather than buying new. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Dana Jennings 4/02/2024 1:10 PMI love spending time outside. I make sure I get out for an early walk most mornings, and hikes on the weekends when possible. I wish I went to the beach more often since I live so close!