Shannan Smith
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO10plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO70minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
Shannan's actions
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 25 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
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 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Shannan Smith 4/15/2024 12:25 PMI think my mood is better when I spend consistent time outside. Every day after work I take my dog for a 30 minute walk around our neighborhood. We both enjoy it and it's nice to see the birds and bugs while we are out!-
Mariah Sullivan 4/15/2024 12:48 PMIt’s always so nice to spend time outside. Fresh air and sun are so good for the soul and our physical health. We are like plants, we need sun and fresh air to thrive!
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Shannan Smith 4/09/2024 9:42 AMSo far so good! I'm loving it :D -
Shannan Smith 4/02/2024 9:41 AMI live in Hawaii and it's important to practice sustainability here. We have one landfill on our island; it is almost full. My family recycles and reuses all we can to ensure that we aren't sending more than is needed. We compost, recycle, utilize thrift shops when we can and donate our unwanted things instead of throwing them away. It's important to me to leave this world better than I found it.