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Jacob Stevens

Alliance Yellow Team

"Develop a back to nature type of mentality and become more self-sustaining "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,280 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    51
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    6.0
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    209
    minutes
    spent learning

Jacob's actions

Freshwater + Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 5 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Freshwater + Oceans

Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans

I will spend 05 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

Land + Forests

Reclaimed Pallets

I posted a bunch of scrap pallets to market place for free pick up. i had 2 ppl clean them up and are going to reuse them to build something.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Community

Join a 5k

Run a 5k or similar community event. Interact with different people in a positive and productive way! talk about the community and ways to improve it!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Leave No Trace

I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Invest in Nature

A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 5 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Biodiversity and Me

I will spend at least 5 minutes each day researching what biodiversity is, how biodiversity positively impacts our world, and how the loss of biodiversity harms it. I will share what I learn on the feed.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Grow Local

I will research and plant a garden filled with native fruits, vegetables, and flowers to nurture local wildlife and ecosystems. I will find nearby nurseries that offer plants native to my area.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Biodiversity + Wildlife

Save the Bees

Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land + Forests

Explore My Area

When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Community

Recycle Metals at a local Recycling center

Pick up metal products/ batteries, and other recyclables in trash piles and deliver to a scrap yard

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land + Forests

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Land + Forests

Compost Food Waste

Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Jacob Stevens 4/30/2024 8:33 AM
    Good job! Yellow Team! Way to finish strong!

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    Jacob Stevens 4/30/2024 6:38 AM
    The plan for the rest of the year is to spend more time out in nature. Pick up more trash. Use less products. Be more self sustainable.
  • 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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    Jacob Stevens 4/30/2024 6:34 AM
    I learned a lot about the oceans and freshwater, from the scale, to the impact they have on the earth.

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    Jacob Stevens 4/30/2024 6:28 AM
    Last day! Great job everyone, hopefully it will be positive habits moving forward
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity + Wildlife Leave No Trace
    Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

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    Jacob Stevens 4/29/2024 5:38 AM
    I feel like i need to be more researched in self sustainability

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    Jacob Stevens 4/29/2024 5:37 AM
    Im really considering a green house type set up, any recommendations?

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    Jacob Stevens 4/29/2024 5:36 AM
    One more day, Make it count!

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    Jacob Stevens 4/29/2024 5:24 AM


    Teaching the boys how to grow plants, they got new water spouts.

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    Jacob Stevens 4/29/2024 5:23 AM

    I was inspired to get a few more plants, and pollinators.

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    Jacob Stevens 4/29/2024 5:20 AM


    At the Gym, decided to enjoy the Nature trail, and picked up a few pieces of plastic along the way!