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Kasey Ford

Carlisle Eco-Challenge 2024

"Be kind. Smile to the world. Focus on the good. :)"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 132 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning

Kasey's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 2 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.

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 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land + Forests Borrow Before I Buy
    How 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?

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    Kasey Ford 4/01/2024 11:03 AM
    Sharing and borrowing can help build relationships and can be a positive way of introduction to new people or lifestyles!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land + Forests Keep My Community Clean
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

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    Kasey Ford 4/01/2024 10:52 AM
    Picking up litter not only helps wildlife and waterways, but it ensures the area you're cleaning up is a little more beautiful!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity + Wildlife Learn about Native Species
    What did you learn about a native plant or animal species in your region?

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    Kasey Ford 4/01/2024 10:49 AM
    Have you ever heard of Sneezeweed?! Sneezeweed is a perennial plant in the daisy or aster family. Despite it's name, Sneezeweed is a very pretty plant that grows native in Nebraska!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Freshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    What did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?

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    Kasey Ford 4/01/2024 10:44 AM

    Globally, only 9% of plastic waste is recycled, while 22% is mismanaged. I will no longer purchase bottled water. Instead, I will use a reusable water bottle!



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    Kasey Ford 3/21/2024 9:55 AM
    Done is better than perfection! Do your best and enjoy the time you spend!