Eadric Stafford
"Sharing and learning is cool!"
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Eadric's actions
Materials
Resourceful Art Project
I will create an art project from objects that are found or would otherwise be thrown away and recycled.
Materials
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry & Materials Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minute(s) learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Food
Start or Tend a Garden
Plant-Rich Diet
I will start or tend a garden at my home, whether in my yard or in containers on a porch or windowsill.
Food
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Youth Climate Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.
Electricity Generation
Turn It Off
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Daily Gardening
Each day I will work in our garden - watering, planting, and caring for the plants.
Climate Change
Participate In A Virtual Earth Day Event
All Drawdown Solutions
I will participate in a virtual Earth Day event.
Electricity Generation
Learn about Agrivoltaics
Solar Farms
I will spend at least 20 minute(s) learning about agrivoltaics (agriculture + photovoltaics) and how this solution can produce clean energy while also reducing water consumption and increasing food production in arid climates.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Start or Tend a GardenHow is working in a garden or on a farm good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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Eadric Stafford 4/16/2020 9:48 PMWe took a walk to the park and flew a kite today. -
Eadric Stafford 4/15/2020 8:36 PMSome plants have 6 leaves now! -
Eadric Stafford 4/05/2020 9:49 PMI planted a flower garden with my dad and the seeds started sprouting today. I'm excited.