Frankie Nash
"To actively participate in sustainable practices that reduce my environmental footprint. I will work towards reducing my carbon footprint by conserving energy and water, reducing waste and supporting ecofriendly products. Through education, I will learn the importance of protecting our planet for future generations. Through all of these actions, I will contribute to a healthier and more sustainable planet earth."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 272 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO10advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
Frankie's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 10 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.
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
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
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 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
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.
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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Frankie Nash 4/19/2024 6:02 AMI am enjoying the challenge and realizing I practice a lot of earth-friendly activities everyday in my lifestyle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat 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?
Frankie Nash 4/19/2024 5:56 AMDespite their differences, freshwater and oceans are interconnected through the water cycle. Ocean water evaporates into the atmosphere where it forms clouds before falling back to Earth as precipitation. This precipitation replenishes freshwater sources such as lakes and rivers which eventually flow back into the oceans. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Frankie Nash 4/19/2024 5:53 AMEveryone working together, sharing the same passion and love for their place of community. End result is a clean and tidy community and living space. -
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?
Frankie Nash 4/19/2024 5:52 AMBorrowed a tool from the neighbour instead of buying it. Also, put a few household items I no longer needed on the curb that were collected by another neighbour for use in their home. Sharing economy saves money, time and builds a community of sharing/giving. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-FreeWhere did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?
Frankie Nash 4/15/2024 2:04 PMI continue to make changes in my lifestyle that impacts my single usage of plastics and will continue to do so. However, I find that personal products such as haircare and personal hygiene products still use a lot of plastics.
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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?
Frankie Nash 4/15/2024 11:15 AMWorldwide, 35 kgs per capita. I will continue to use re-usable shopping bags, personal travel mug, food containers, cutlery. My household does not buy water therefore eliminating the plastic bottle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Frankie Nash 4/15/2024 11:11 AMRestrictions on municipal water for grass watering. Invest in rain barrels/co-pay for residents to boost interest in using/learning about the benefits of collecting rain. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Frankie Nash 4/15/2024 11:05 AMThe only single use item I use are the clear plastic vegetable bags. I need to focus my attentions on incorporating a reusable substitute. I am going to concentrate my efforts on this substitute. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
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Frankie Nash 4/15/2024 10:51 AMTo PROTECT the planet and its natural resources for generations to come.
To PRESERVE biodiversity by protecting endangered species and their habitats.
To PROMOTE sustainable practices that ensure our planet's long-term health and resources.