Jennifer Flaxman
"Looking for new ways to help save our planet!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 958 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2,590minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO580gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO648minutesspent learning
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UP TO72meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2,590minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Jennifer's actions
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
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 20 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 2 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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 45 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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Investigate solar power
I have long been interested in reducing my reliance on oil and gas.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?
Jennifer Flaxman 4/22/2022 9:26 AMMy water comes from Sebago Lake, which I lived on for 2 years. It is the deepest lake in Maine (316 feet!), and I can speak to the clarity of the water. It is truly a precious resource. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Jennifer Flaxman 4/18/2022 4:16 PMI have a dress that’s needed hemming for years, but I didn’t get around to it until this weekend. Now it’s like I have a new dress to wear! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Jennifer Flaxman 4/18/2022 4:14 PMWe met with a solar company last week and are hoping to add solar panels to our home. It’s something I’ve wanted to do since we bought our house on a hill that gets sun all day long! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Jennifer Flaxman 4/12/2022 6:47 PMWe spend so much time being busy. To take a little time out of the day for reflection is a relief and renews my energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Jennifer Flaxman 4/11/2022 6:43 PMI love a quinoa bowl with fresh and roasted veggies, avocado, rice vinegar, hot sauce - using up some leftovers! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?