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Jennifer Lollino

Cypress Magnolias & Lilies

"Small changes can make a big impact"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,757 TOTAL

participant impact

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    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
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    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
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    600
    gallons of water
    have been saved
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    5.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    440
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,160
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    780
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    50
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    58
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    103
    square feet
    community beautification
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    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Jennifer's actions

Education & Livelihood

Stay on the Ground

SDG 11

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 15 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 30 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Host or Join a Cleanup Event

SDG 11, 17

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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
    Education & Livelihood Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/30/2023 10:19 PM
    There are many places to travel within driving distance so it's not really difficult to drive vs. flying. The time that would be spent waiting at an airport can be used to drive so it doesn't really increase the total travel time.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/30/2023 8:19 PM
    All of seeded plants need to be pollinated and pollination results in larger, more flavorful fruits and higher crop yields, which we all need to survive. Without pollinators, our ecosystems wouldn't survive.

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/30/2023 1:04 PM
    Great job Team Cypress Magnolia and Lilies! The most important thing is to keep up with these actions after the challenge ends!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Volunteer in My Community
    What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/30/2023 12:58 PM
    I enjoyed the water clean up projects this month with Team ECOS. It gave us a chance to work together towards a common goal and also do something worthwhile to help the environment. I am looking forward to more volunteer opportunities in the future and would like to see us work at a food pantry.

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      Pamela Spyrs 4/30/2023 8:45 PM
      Thanks for ll your support and for being a part of this AWEsome day! 🌊🙌🏽
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills
    What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/30/2023 12:52 PM
    The solar panels on my home save a great deal of energy, but we also focus on trying to use less than we generate. I also learned ways we can reduce water use as well.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/30/2023 12:45 PM
    I had the opportunity to do two water cleanups (riverbed and ocean) during Earth Month and it was eye opening to see the amount of microplastic that is harming our water and food supply. A Plastic Ocean shows how much plastic is affecting the environment and the need for immediate change.

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/29/2023 8:42 AM
    And all year!!

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/28/2023 7:11 PM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/27/2023 7:57 PM
    I watched The Water Crisis. If we are smarter about water use, small changes we make can have a big impact. If everyone in the US reduces their water use by 30% per day, it would result in saving 8.5 Billion gallons of water per day!

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    Jennifer Lollino 4/27/2023 7:28 PM
    Go Team Cypress Magnolia and Lilies, let's finish Earth month strong!