Jessica West
"Helping those around me and making my surroundings a better place through actions that matter and make an impact."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO208plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO52plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO43pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO6.0treesplanted
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO200minutesspent learning
Jessica's actions
Land + Forests
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 5 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
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.).
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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.
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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean 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 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species. I will spend 5 minutes each day learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 7 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans 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!
Jessica West 4/16/2024 7:47 AMIt brought a lot of people together and we got to learn about the different reasons people signed up. I got to learn about the area and the big problems that they have when it comes to the trash we find in the water and how it effects the wildlife.-
Lauren Ferguson 4/18/2024 11:04 AMI have attending a cleanup on my bucket list this Earth Month. That's an awesome way to help out the community!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Cooking Oil DisposalDid anything about this action surprise you? Do you use more or less oil than you thought?
Jessica West 4/16/2024 7:43 AMI did not realize the amount of oil we use in a day and did not realize i was disposing of it incorrectly and learned how i can reuse some of the oil -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Learn about Native SpeciesWhat did you learn about a native plant or animal species in your region?
Jessica West 4/12/2024 10:09 AMI have learned about the conditions they grow best in and how to continue their growth throughout the seasons. I spoke with a local wildflower farmer and he was able to teach me how to care and maintain my new area for the wildflower seeds i recently purchased from him. -
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?
Jessica West 4/12/2024 10:04 AMDid not realize the amount of plastic bottles we use in a week, after getting a reusable water bottle I have been consuming more water than I used to and reducing the amount of plastic bottles we use in our house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Jessica West 4/10/2024 1:48 PMIt has helped me enjoy the little things that it has to offer, seeing birds begin to build their nest within the branches. I enjoy stepping out to my backyard and seeing how well they are doing, I recently purchased bird seeds, bird houses, and a bird bath to help the native species. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Jessica West 4/10/2024 1:45 PMIt has helped me care about how our neighborhood is taken care of and it made me realize how we need to have more disposable areas around our trails to minimize the amount of water bottles along them -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 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?
Jessica West 4/10/2024 1:41 PMI asked friends for things that I could borrow vs ordering something online to prevent less shipping and usage of materials. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Jessica West 4/10/2024 1:40 PMThe volunteer work that I do is very much appreciated, it has thought me to appreciate the things I am capable of doing on my own. It has changed my perspective and I can see the impact it has to others. -
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?
Jessica West 4/09/2024 10:37 AMI regularly use straws for my drinks and recently bought reusable straws for home -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
Jessica West 4/08/2024 8:46 AMI bought native seeds to begin a prairie in my backyard to help the butterflies and bees