Constance Lewis
"Mission- to leave the world a better place than we found it: 1) recycle whenever possible 2) eliminate waste and pollution 3) be energy efficient "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO106conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO961gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO143minutesspent learning
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UP TO11poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO66zero-waste mealsconsumed
Constance'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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 60 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 5 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
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
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion so that I can engage in this practice.
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
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
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG #1 No Poverty
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Engage In Active Listening
SDG #17 Partnerships
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 1 conversations per day.
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
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
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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Constance Lewis 4/29/2022 11:41 PMViolet syrup making must be contagious. At the library parking lot event last night, I spoke to one of the librarians with whom I had shared my violet syrup experience. She and her daughter tried it and were very excited. It was fun for the two of them and her young daughter loves purple so they didn't add the lemon. They may try lemon on a portion, just to see the chemical change.
One never knows the impact one has just by sharing experiences. -
Constance Lewis 4/29/2022 11:22 PMWhat a lovely surprise to find two construction paper handprint thank you notes in the mailbox. One pink the other blue. They were from two small children from the neighborhood who were walking down the sidewalk in front of our house. They happened upon two handmade fabric rabbits I had placed on our front step. I said they should give them a new home. Well the thank you notes said they have given them names and we're enjoying their new friends. Very heartwarming. -
Constance Lewis 4/29/2022 11:05 PMWe will be loading the car with boxes of items for Green Bexley's clean up day. Such a good feeling to rid ourselves of unneeded things and have them go to others who will use them. -
Constance Lewis 4/28/2022 9:23 PMGood report from our gas company. We used 4 less CCF of natural gas than efficient similar homes.
Some pointers...
Close curtains at night.
Use self-cleaning oven feature right after cooking a meal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by water insecurity in your region? How are they affected? How are you impacted by water insecurity?
Constance Lewis 4/28/2022 4:36 PMAll residents are affected in our region. Ohio water, though plenty, is under near-constant assault from algee, fertilizer, herbicides, industrial chemicals, medicines, pesticides and human and animal waste. Cities spend millions of dollars removing those threats-costs that ultimately end up tacked onto resident's water bills across the state. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Constance Lewis 4/28/2022 1:33 PMWe condense our errands to minimize fuel use and use only one vehicle. -
Constance Lewis 4/28/2022 12:20 PMAt my work today, there were several framed pieces of artwork in the back hall that was to be disposed of. I mentioned that our city is having an event this Saturday to recycle and give useful items a new home and offered to take them. They were very happy to have them disappear.
On the way home, however, I stopped by our new senior center to see if they could use them. They were pleased to take them. If they will not be used in the center, next month they will be having a sale/fundraiser.
Great to see more it's rescued from the landfill! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security VolunteerWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Constance Lewis 4/27/2022 8:27 PMIt was a very rewarding experience setting up "Joy Junction", a Sunday School program for ages 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Creating the lessons and enlisting volunteer teachers was a challenge, but watching the children respond to music, enjoying snacks and learning while having fun was stimulating.
I'm not certain what I would like to volunteer for next. There are so many opportunities and I have many interests. We will have to see what the future holds. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Volunteer to TutorWhat do you enjoy about supporting others who are learning?
Constance Lewis 4/27/2022 7:23 PMIt is very fulfilling supporting others who are learning. It brings great joy knowing their lives have been affected for the better. -
Constance Lewis 4/27/2022 6:02 PMWelcome Adi to team Green Bexley. You are already ahead of David by 1 point! Have fun!