Jessica Leung
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 70 THIS WEEK
- 725 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.9poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO23milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO23milestraveled by foot
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO246gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO752minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO55minutesspent learning
Jessica's actions
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Climate + Air
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
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.
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 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?
Jessica Leung 4/04/2024 7:57 PMI am a part of a local buy nothing group that shares items with other peoplethat are no longer of use. I have given and sourced many things from the group thereby reducing plastics consumption and creation of more waste.-
Cindy Abramowitz 4/05/2024 8:38 AMMe too. I love being part of a buy nothing group.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Leave No TraceEducator 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?
Jessica Leung 4/04/2024 7:50 PMI reduce my plastic intake buy bringing canvas bags to my grocery store trips. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Weekly Meal PlanningHow did it feel to plan out your meals and stick to them in an effort to reduce food waste?
Jessica Leung 4/03/2024 7:48 PMOrganizing at least one meal a day has helped reduce overbuying groceries on the weekend