Jenny Rowlett

"I am a second-year at Oberlin College, majoring in Computer Science. On-campus, I help with an environmental project and technology called the Environmental Dashboard. In my free time, I like to read about how new technologies are helping in the fight against climate change!"

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Participant Impact

up to

48

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
up to

30

minutes

spent learning

Jenny's Actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Reduce Single-Use Plastics

SDG #14 & 15

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn About Invasive Species

SDG #14 & 15

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Volunteer In My Community

SDG #11 Communities

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Online Energy Audit

SDG #7 Energy

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG #15 Life On Land

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Get To Know Your Watershed

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Jenny Rowlett 4/15/2022 3:32 PM

Today, I accidently left my phone in my friend's car. I am now going on a trip phoneless. This somewhat stressful but funny situation is making me realize how dependent I am on my phone. While I do this one/two-day no phone trip, I challenge you all to go a day without your phone or another electronic device. I hope that not having my phone will allow me to engage in meaningful conversations with my extended family. I hope that it might allow you to be more present and perhaps spend some time doing something you wouldn't otherwise do. Maybe you'll spend more time with your friends, do a puzzle, or go on a walk with all the time you aren't spending on your phone!

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Reflection Question
Basic Needs & Security Get To Know Your Watershed

What watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?

Jenny Rowlett 4/12/2022 2:26 PM

Oberlin is in the Black River watershed. It was interesting to learn that the Black River used to be very contaminated; it was nicknamed the "river of fish tumors." However, there has been a lot of restoration work over the past few years. I'm interested to look more at the USGS data for the Black River watershed when I have more time. My notes so far: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MeAJUj5ZNDi_DixA1z6ZfcUYFHWuAl9f9KUfW7PDMRQ/edit . Feel free to add to the doc if you live in Oberlin.

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- Courtney Horner 4/13/2022 1:20 PM
  
  This is amazing! Would you be able to share the google doc so we can open and edit it?
  
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Reflection Question
Climate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use Plastics

What plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?

Jenny Rowlett 4/10/2022 2:47 PM

I'm realizing I use so many paper towels. I am going to try to use towels or reusable napkins instead.

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