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Jason Riley

capstone spring 21

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 299 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    14
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    4.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    2.0
    neighbors
    met
  • UP TO
    3.0
    petitions
    signed
  • UP TO
    105
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Jason's actions

Consumption and Economy

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Practice Gratitude for Earth

This week, I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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A Call to Sustainability

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Meet My Neighbors

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

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Talk To Others

I will tell 4 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Sign a Petition

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Ecological Principles

Keep An Ecological Principles Journal

I will keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Jason Riley 6/09/2021 8:59 AM
    Idaho is trying to pass a bill to cull 90% of their wolf population. Please help stop this wanton destruction of a keystone species due to ignorance. Domestic dogs kill more livestock annually than wolves. https://www.change.org/p/idaho-senate-protect-wolf-populations-in-idaho?recruiter=1902207&recruited_by_id=df18fd30-65cf-11e4-84e2-53b9a739869e&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial

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    Jason Riley 6/09/2021 8:53 AM
    I'm happy to say that I have found our lessons and discussions sticking with me this first week out of the course and imagine that it will continue to be an educational experience that informs my decision making going forward.

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    Jason Riley 4/27/2021 9:58 AM
    Found this virtual water calculator. It was surprising to see the water footprint we have. It was still under the national average for our household size, but I thought it would be lower. It's surprising how fast it adds up. Definitely some opportunities for improvement! 

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    Jason Riley 4/08/2021 7:06 PM
    So far it is going well, I think that the discussions in our class sessions are very insightful and helping me to find new perspectives in my sustainability journey.