Jessica Dixon
"This is the time for us to take action and improve our climate and our environment."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,653 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1,685minutesspent learning
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UP TO4,920minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4,920minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Jessica's actions
Education & Livelihood
Share My Positive Actions With My Community
SDG #4 Education
Each day, I will make my sustainable actions visible through a lawn sign, bumper sticker, pin, t-shirt, social media or other ways.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
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
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.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Join A Climate Action Orginization
SDG #13 Climate
I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
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
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 60 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.
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
Track My Purchases
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Health & Equity
Cleaning Product Ingredients
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Support A Renters Bills of Rights
SDG #1 No Poverty
Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 30 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
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
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.
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
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
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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Jessica Dixon 4/30/2022 12:26 PMSustainability is here to stay that is if we want earth to continue to be around. -
Jessica Dixon 4/29/2022 11:24 AMRemember to love the earth as you would love yourself and others. -
Jessica Dixon 4/28/2022 7:40 AMThere are 5 P.’s of sustainability- people, planet. Prosperity, partnership, and Peace. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Share My Positive Actions With My CommunityWhat was the most fun or joyful way you have seen others share their positive sustainability actions and habits?
Jessica Dixon 4/27/2022 6:04 PMHonestly the most positive way I have seen this is through peoples posts on this website. -
Jessica Dixon 4/27/2022 10:15 AMEnjoying the fresh aid. Taking a long walk with Snickers today. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About Equitable Food AccessHow is food equity and access linked to a sustainable future?
Jessica Dixon 4/26/2022 1:13 PMRegardless of definitions and beliefs, food sustainability is about generating food at a productivity level that is enough to maintain the human population. Sustainable food production is fundamentally grounded on the availability of fertile land, water, nutrients, and an adequate climate. -
Jessica Dixon 4/26/2022 9:32 AMLoving going to the grocery store and seeing people with their reusable bags. I have almost 95% of the time in shopping trips have used recycled bags. Other times I have used paper bags and I reuse them until they can’t be used. After that they are recycled at the dump.-
REBURTA MOFFITT 4/26/2022 9:39 AMI also love my reusable bags. They are handy for just about everything.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations CommunitiesWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Jessica Dixon 4/26/2022 9:29 AMNot only can it give you a greater appreciation of the different people who have contributed to the history of a region, but it can also help stop the loss of these cultures. Learning about and celebrating Indigenous culture is one way to foster and encourage cultural pride. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About Gender DiversityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
Jessica Dixon 4/26/2022 9:27 AMGreater diversity does have an impact on long-term and sustainable strategies and decision-making, which can help us all accelerate and make strides toward the SDGs. -
Jessica Dixon 4/25/2022 3:33 PMMy 2022 eco challenge goals are going well. I have spent a lot more time outside and this has reduced my screen time.