Jennifer Teffs
"To participate in team building activities while saving our earth, one activity at a time. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 943 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO113plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO107plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO830minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
Jennifer's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr'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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
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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Jennifer Teffs 4/25/2024 6:04 AMApril showers that bring May Flowers!
(Tuscaloosa AL)
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Jennifer Teffs 4/24/2024 5:56 AMOur local Buffalo grazing on pumpkins!
(Tuscaloosa Alabama)
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Jingming Hu 4/24/2024 6:21 AMThanks for sharing.
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Jennifer Teffs 4/24/2024 5:56 AMOur local Buffalo grazing on pumpkins!
(Tuscaloosa Alabama)
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Jennifer Teffs 4/22/2024 4:43 AMA weird but great article came up for me, how to recycle your underwear...YES apparently through https://wearsubset.com/pages/recycle - you can donate your used underwear to be recycled! -
Jennifer Teffs 4/22/2024 4:41 AMA weird but great article came up for me, how to recycle your underwear...YES apparently through wearsubset.com, you can donate your used underwear to be recycled! -
Jennifer Teffs 4/17/2024 1:08 PMThe rain has started in Alabama....and the beauty that comes from it! -
Jennifer Teffs 4/16/2024 6:02 AMMy boys picking up litter on the beach during their spring break trip
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Jennifer Teffs 4/16/2024 5:59 AM
I purchased a cat stroller for Jack Black. He can join me for my time outside now!
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Jennifer Teffs 4/11/2024 12:31 PMAlabama had really bad storms yesterday and we lost power. We participated in all of our routines by sunlight (until 7pm) including brushing teeth, showering, eating pantry dinner, etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Jennifer Teffs 4/09/2024 12:46 PMZero waste day was only hard when it came to my children, we do not realize how wasteful kids can be until you start watching them specifically with the intention of not having anything go to waste.