Ashes Knell
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 157 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
Ashes's actions
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.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 40 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
It'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.
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
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 65 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
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 QUESTIONLand + Forests Regenerative Agriculture and MeWhat did you learn about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture? How can you support healthy farming practices for people and the planet?
Ashes Knell 4/29/2024 12:35 PMI learned about how erosion effects soil renewal. i learn some on how to prevent and rejuvenate from that. Learned to buy more local -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Ashes Knell 4/29/2024 12:31 PMSunnyside and a bunch of the southwest trails...sometimes it was calming and sometimes i came back with a dog bag full of trail trash -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Ashes Knell 4/29/2024 12:29 PMits two sided...people like to see me picking it up but dont like to see it in the back of my truck... -
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?
Ashes Knell 4/29/2024 12:28 PMhttps://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/learn-about-plastic-pollution/
used to work with these guys...learned nothing new -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Ashes Knell 4/29/2024 12:27 PMIt isn't hard to find reusable bags, and as the companion to a canine i am practiced in carrying extra bags... -
Ashes Knell 4/11/2024 2:20 PMstarted late but am using nature walks to facilitate the stress in my life and meeting goals in the process