Elizabeth Blymire
"Just your average high school junior who thinks Earth is cool."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 656 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO440minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO280minutesspent exercising
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UP TO240minutesspent learning
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UP TO450minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO340minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Elizabeth's actions
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Research Restorative Justice
I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
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 QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Elizabeth Blymire 4/21/2021 9:55 AMPollinators help our crops grow, which is essential to our health. Pollinators also help trees grow, which is extremely important for air quality and the reductions in carbon dioxide. In addition, ecosystems would become less resilient due to biodiversity losses, increases in invasive species, and reductions in crops and natural vegetation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Elizabeth Blymire 4/21/2021 9:49 AMThe major thing in Carlisle would be the air pollution due to the highways and farming close to us, which can cause respiratory infections, heart disease, and lung cancer. The effects can be from short or long term exposure. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Elizabeth Blymire 4/20/2021 9:29 AMThose who are most affected are usually minorities of color. There are serious health risks that come from this, such as serious COVID-19 illness, cancer, asthma, and lead poisoning. Those who are usually irresponsible in our community are those who are Caucasian. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Research Restorative JusticeHow can Restorative Justice help foster the well-being of both people and planet?
Elizabeth Blymire 4/20/2021 9:19 AMLearning about Restorative Justice will help us, as a society, better understand the impacts of climate change in our communities. While we may know what climate change does globally, we don't really pay attention what happens locally. Better understanding these impacts will help us take care of our local communities and contribute to a global response. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Elizabeth Blymire 4/07/2021 11:43 AMI live in an area that doesn’t have any farmers markets close by, but there are still fresh produce stands. My family and I used to go to those all the time, but we haven’t in a while. We could possibly go to those stands more often instead of farmers markets when we don’t have the time to drive farther. Also, when we do go to farmers markets, we can buy all of our produce there instead of at the grocery store. It would help support local farmers; plus, we would be buying produce we know is purely fresh. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Elizabeth Blymire 4/05/2021 12:25 PMI watched a documentary called "A Place at the Table" from 2013 that basically showed how anyone can be affected by hunger or food shortages in America. The documentary also showed the physical and mental struggles of food deserts and hunger on parents and children. One of these families were farmers, but they didn't have enough money to afford food themselves, let alone distribute it, because everyone went to the grocery store to buy their food. This is taking a huge hit to farmers and local markets because they aren't given the attention they need in order to properly thrive. -
Elizabeth Blymire 4/02/2021 8:50 AMToday is a bit of a chilly one, so I don't think I'll get much more time outside besides my walk. I'm still feeling good about my progress so far. I've been getting more sleep, which has been beneficial to more overall mood. I've also been feeling more energized after working-out. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go For A Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Elizabeth Blymire 4/02/2021 8:46 AMIt helps me stay motivated and focus more clearly after I take a walk to clear my mind. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Elizabeth Blymire 4/01/2021 6:10 PMWhen you have things you are grateful for in your life, you have a reason to keep going and to keep trying. -
Elizabeth Blymire 4/01/2021 5:03 PMI think it's hilarious how I was looking forward to going outside today, but then the weather decided to be cold. Welcome to April. Hope everyone's first day went well!