Nathan Klemm
4/18/2022 7:38 AM
I will go swimming at the Sports Core tonight.
Nathan Klemm
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Nathan's actions
Education & Livelihood
Thank Educators
SDG #4 Education
I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.
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
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 15 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
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 5 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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
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
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 60 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Track My PurchasesHow have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Nathan Klemm 4/13/2022 10:22 AMMcDonald's
By 2030 we expect to prevent approximately 150 million metric tons of greenhouse gas.
New packaging and recycling more
Our 2019 investments in renewable energy will prevent roughly 700,000 tons of carbon emissions each year in the U.S. – the equivalent of planting more than 11 million trees.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Learn About Invasive SpeciesWhat is one invasive species in your region and how does it impact your region's ecosystem?
Nathan Klemm 4/13/2022 10:00 AMThe European Gypsy Moth is a threat to the Native American forests. They can sometimes leave diseases on the trees.-
Jenny Loehr 4/13/2022 11:43 AMDiscuss the foliage consumption too.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use PlasticsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Nathan Klemm 4/07/2022 9:52 AMI use Ziploc bags a lot because I put snacks in them. Another thing I use is soda bottles because I like to drink soda. Finally, Tape is a big thing that I use because it is very helpful.-
Jenny Loehr 4/07/2022 12:05 PMHow can you help to substitute or elimanate these plastics? For example, use a sandwich container instead of putting a sandwich in a Ziploc bag each day. -
Sheila Villagracia 4/07/2022 9:59 AMI skipped using straws in my drinks, instead I substitute it with bamboo straws or rice straws.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Nathan Klemm 4/05/2022 7:32 AMBy spending more time outdoors you can get comfortable with everything around you. Things I smelt outside were grass and mud. Some thing I saw was mostly fog.