Marissa Tompkins
"I am striving to live a zero waste lifestyle"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,352 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO62meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO980minutesspent learning
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UP TO980minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO980minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Marissa's actions
Health & Equity
Communicate Constructively
SDG #16 Peace & Justice
I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
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.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
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.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Participant Feed
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Marissa Tompkins 4/25/2022 7:38 AMMy Earth Day extended into my weekend - I spent Friday enjoying nature (even though I was working!). Saturday I spent volunteering at the Earth Day event in town. I was out in the sunshine for 4 hours and then went home and planted my garden! It was a perfect day. Sunday I spent with friends and then back out finishing up garden planting. I capped the day with some delicious Impossible spicy sausage. -
Marissa Tompkins 4/22/2022 11:56 AMHappy Earth Day!!! This is what I have been looking forward to all month! I am in a separate challenge and we are working to upcycle 3 items today! I've also hugged a tree and used a completely plastic-free shower & face care routine this morning! I cannot wait to see what else today brings. -
Marissa Tompkins 4/12/2022 8:27 AMI cannot believe that we are almost halfway through Earth Month!! I have learned so much this month about my choices, my actions, and how I can better support the earth! On top of the eco challenge options, I am also partaking in an online challenge through instagram and I am so happy to have made even a small difference. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About The Health & Equity SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Marissa Tompkins 4/08/2022 7:15 AMThese SDG's made me incredibly sad - I want to be able to help everyone affected. But, having compassion for other people on Earth can lead to action. I hope that other people read through these and see that women, children, and the people from poor countries need our help. I want to see ways to participate and make a difference on these rather than just the statistics. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Volunteer In My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Marissa Tompkins 4/07/2022 12:40 PMI'm volunteering with my city's Earth Day campaign & fundraising event on April 23rd! I will be a "rubbish wrangler" but it's going to be such a fun away to get involved and ensure the success of the event. I also love to volunteer with the River Compact to clean up trash along the river banks! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your CommunityWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
Marissa Tompkins 4/07/2022 12:38 PMI've planned a mini-staycation. We will be staying home in Nashville, but experiencing the city. There's so much to do here that I just haven't done yet! I even found a walking tour to learn about the ghosts of the city. Plus a walk through a plantation home where we can bring our own picnic lunch! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women and girl's equitable participation or representation in your community? Do you experience these barriers?
Marissa Tompkins 4/07/2022 7:32 AMThis was so impactful. I live in the South (American South) and I have seen more struggles in the workplace here than anywhere else. Women are afraid to speak up because of the inherent "male-centric" view here. I don't know if it is because of the old-school ideals/traditions, but I have personally felt oppressed in my roles in my corporate jobs since moving here. I have had a few other women say the same thing after I mention it, but never before. Almost as if they are ashamed to voice these feelings or to rock the boat. As women, we need to stand together and stand up for our voices. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Marissa Tompkins 4/06/2022 12:19 PMThese were all very interconnected! Without a safe, sustainable, and resilient place to live kids cannot go to school. Without schooling, people are less likely to grow into a successful career. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Marissa Tompkins 4/06/2022 12:15 PMI got to learn a bit about transportation and renewable energy. We need to rely more on renewable energy plus we need more options for public transportation instead of individualized single transport. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Marissa Tompkins 4/05/2022 7:37 AMI can't wait to begin using the morningstar sustainability rating on all of my current investments! I would love to invest more and see what else I can do to invest ethically and sustainably!