Jamie Kenyon
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 417 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO26milestraveled by bus
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UP TO12milestraveled by bike
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UP TO20milestraveled by foot
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UP TO321pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO720gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.0neighborsmet
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO420minutesspent outdoors
Jamie's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 26 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 52.33 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 20 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 129.86 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 60 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
A Call to Sustainability
Talk To Others
I will tell 6 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need this week.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 4 new neighbor(s) this week.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community this week.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 12 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 138.82 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Visions of Sustainability
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Visions of Sustainability
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Water
Learn About My Watershed
I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Consumption and Economy
Learn About Alternatives to the GDP
I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Consumption and Economy
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Consumption and Economy
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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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Jamie Kenyon 12/20/2020 12:29 PMI think we focus to much on stuff. We now have more external storage then possible needed. I'm not a huge fan of stuff. Stuff requires resources. Resources in money and time. It takes money to purchase and time to maintain, move and throw away. There is not enough time to appreciate ALL the things we have.
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Jamie Kenyon 12/10/2020 11:51 AMI haven't used transit as much as I would like as of late. Changed reporting location for work. This choice has me in a company truck most of the day. This self inflicted choice has really had a negative impact on my mental state. -
Jamie Kenyon 11/27/2020 5:21 PMI once again did not meet my goals. I tried to approach the transit stop improvement but my alderperson has informed me that our bus stop has been eliminated. Remember bus stops are the "doorway to transit." -
Jamie Kenyon 11/15/2020 2:52 PManybody know a good link about our watershed. Mostly finding maps. Although I love maps looking for more. -
Jamie Kenyon 11/13/2020 4:41 AMThis week's water tasks were better than the other weeks. Started with a personal goal at work to repair leaky faucets. 6 as of yesterday. One was substantial. The city planted 3 new saplings on our street this week. Spread mulch on them. Will water when required. We have purchased a new low flow shower head, however it is for an additional shower. This may cancel out any water savings. I have not learned much about our watershed. It's on the list. -
Jamie Kenyon 11/13/2020 4:26 AMAt last meet my goal of 4 new neighbors. In lieu of riding my bike through Forest Park ("no one goes there nowadays, it's too crowded" Yogi Berra) I ride through my neighborhood and beyond. If anyone is out I stop and introduce myself and say hi. Leaf raking brings people out. This week, 9 new friends. ("All of these people are my friends, I just haven't met them yet." Chris Traeger.)-
Mary Ann Lazarus 11/17/2020 1:08 PMJamie: What a great idea to greet and meet people while out leaf raking. Excuses to be outside are greater now and that's clearly a safe space to meet in. Congrats.
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Jamie Kenyon 11/07/2020 4:18 AMWe have purchased a Kohler low flow shower head. However, it is for a new bathroom that we are installing. The savings maybe negligible. Repaired four leaky faucets at work. Mulched trees in the neighborhood. -
Jamie Kenyon 11/02/2020 4:01 PMLast weeks challenge was a failure on my part. I was to reduce number of meals with meat. Planning meals without a kitchen is a hinderence. We, my wife and I, are hoping to reduce meat consumption soon.-
Mary Ann Lazarus 11/04/2020 1:25 PMAgree that meatless meals often require more planning but once you get into it, and have the basics around (and a kitchen) I've found the process to be more fun, creative and delicious. Hope that you find the same.
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Jamie Kenyon 10/21/2020 5:10 PMI failed. Only met two new neighbors.-
Jamie Kenyon 11/02/2020 4:03 PMI'm an extrovert. When there are homes for sale on my block I make every attempt to talk to potential neighbors. To answer any questions about the neighborhood, and our wonderful block. -
Mary Ann Lazarus 11/01/2020 9:31 AMJamie: I wouldn't consider that a failure at all - two more than you would have normally! -
Isabelle Hilder 10/29/2020 2:57 PMWas it difficult to meet new neighbors given the current situation? I really wanted to chose this option for challenge, but I know that in my community at least, my neighbors have been sticking to themselves and not really as open to conversation as they normally would be. I hope you got to meet some new friendly faces, even if it was only two people :) -
Lacy Cagle 10/23/2020 3:12 PMHow did those two meetings go? Do you think you will interact with them more now that you have met them?
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Jamie Kenyon 10/02/2020 11:55 AMI was taken aback by my Footprint score, April 18th! I thought for sure I'd be mid year or at least August. I drive so little and I thought that was my saving grace. Alas it's my meat consumption that is killing the planet.
*The measurement assumes because I have an 1800 sq ft home, we are typical. We are not. Winter temp setting is 60 and summer is 74. Grass is small and maintained by a manual reel mower and hand shears. And a broom, yes a broom, to sweep up.-
Stephanie HUFF 10/14/2020 7:33 PMThis was an eye opener for me too. I use very little gas these days, but the healthy chicken dinners I thought I was making aren't so healthy for the planet. This is something I never really thought about before. -
Jamie Kenyon 10/05/2020 4:06 PMLacy, my wife and I discussed our meat consumption. I was "chosen" to come up with a plan. The one thing that wasn't asked was food waste. That is another area my family truly falters. -
Lacy Cagle 10/05/2020 3:08 PMIt seems like you've already taken many steps to reduce your personal footprint, Jamie. Is your meat consumption something you've already considered changing in some way?
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