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Choices for Sustainable Living Discussion Course

Fletcher Dilldine

Actioneers of EVPP 480

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
766 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

14

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

15

miles

traveled by bus
UP TO

15

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

12

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

121

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

neighbors

met
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

5.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

3.0

people

helped
UP TO

4.0

petitions

signed
UP TO

315

minutes

spent outdoors

Fletcher's actions

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 11.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 15 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 79.13 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Research Better Transportation

I will research one of the solutions presented in this week's session on Transportation and see if there are any groups in my community already doing this work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 12 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 29.7 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Reduce My Footprint

I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Pick Up Litter

I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Meet My Neighbors

I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Support Pollution Reduction

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Research Renewable Energy Options

I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Practice Gratitude for Earth

This week, I will spend 45 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Research Local Organizations

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Talk To Others

I will tell 2 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Pay Attention to Current Events

I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Learn About Local Issues

I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Sign a Petition

I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Fletcher Dilldine 4/25/2019 12:26 PM

CSL 8: My sustainable city of the future has a diverse and equitable economy that promotes harmony with the ecosystem it exists in. It has reliable and affordable public transportation that is powered using clean renewable energy. It is made up of diverse and just communities that foster a good quality of life for all members at the individual, group and community level. Additionally, it respects the natural law and lives within it as opposed to trying to control it.

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Fletcher Dilldine 4/25/2019 12:26 PM

CSL 7: This week, I noticed how much I contribute to the consumer culture of this society. Everything from buying a cup of coffee in the morning to pumping gas on the way home contributes to the economics of consumption and their intrinsic connection.

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Fletcher Dilldine 4/25/2019 11:52 AM

CSL 6: As a commuter, I drive a lot. When I am getting around my area, I make an effort to walk or bike whenever possible. However, I find driving the only viable way to get to campus. I have debated carpooling as a way to get to school and reduce my impact but with an inconsistent schedule, I’m unsure how to make that work. I would also like to utilize public transport more often.

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Fletcher Dilldine 4/25/2019 11:49 AM

CSL 5: I could be more involved in nurturing a more sustainable and just community in my area by getting more involved in community programs. I live in Del Ray, Alexandria which is a very community-based town and regular has community events, many of which include sustainability as a factor. Through involvement in the community garden, my passion for agriculture could help support my community.

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Fletcher Dilldine 4/25/2019 11:46 AM

CSL 4: I live in the Mid Atlantic watershed which is commonly affected by pollution from runoff as well as flooding because of the prevalence of impervious surfaces. The geographical boundaries include the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The Mid Atlantic watershed is quite large, encompassing multiple states. Municipal water in the area does come from the watershed which itself drains into the ocean.

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Fletcher Dilldine 4/25/2019 11:19 AM

CSL 3: Taking a look at my eating habits for a week I was surprised by the amount I waste in terms of food scraps. Be cognizant of this motivates me to start a compost bin again.

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Fletcher Dilldine 4/25/2019 11:17 AM

CSL 2: Reduce my use of single-use plastics and minimize my waste production, find a way to use more renewable energy and drive less, and buy more local and sustainable foods.

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Fletcher Dilldine 4/25/2019 11:11 AM

CSL 1 Reflection: I want to learn about more sustainable actions I can incorporate on my life. I would love to reduce the amount I drive. I can contribute knowledge about farming.

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