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April 1 - April 30, 2021
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Dominike Tambazidis

San Francisco State University

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participant impact

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    20
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    spent learning
  • UP TO
    30
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    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    10
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    being mindful

Dominike's actions

Health and Education

Start a Social Media Campaign

Health and Education

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Education

Host a Film Screening

Health and Education

I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Advocate for Wetland Protection

Coastal Wetland Protection

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.

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Action Track: Climate Resilience

Support a Community Garden

Multiple Solutions

I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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DAILY ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Farm Irrigation Efficiency

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will spend 15 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

Multiple Transportation Solutions

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

Telepresence

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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Industry

Choose Recycled Paper

Recycled Paper

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Recycle Everything I Can

Recycling

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

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Industry

Practice the 5 R's

Recycling

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Accelerating Solutions Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
    What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

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    Dominike Tambazidis 4/09/2021 11:40 AM
    Luckily I am in the San Francisco Bay Area so we have an abundance of different means of transportation - one I highly value is Bay Area rapid Transit, or BART, because it reduces the amount of cars on the road. Unfortunately, there is constant battles between wage increases and ride far increases to compensate for the wage increases. On top of that, the maintenance is not so nice because the security entrance system is old and constantly being taken advantage of. If we implemented better means of security and cleanliness, I feel as if more people would be inclined to use this means of transportation. 
    Another few transportation factors that were influential in my life was carpooling - to school, to sports tournaments, even to friendly outings and dinners. Also, my mother is a big fan of the hybrid car - one time drove from SF to San Diego on one tank of gas (she drove very slowly, but it was fuel-efficient). Unfortunately, lithium batteries do have a certain cost towards our environment, but more implementation of electric public transportation and solar rechargeable batteries could change the way we transport.

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    Dominike Tambazidis 4/08/2021 1:42 PM
    I chose to join eco-challenge because I know I can be doing more but I didn’t know what - seeing all the small things I can do now, and later when I’m financially stable -implement bigger eco-friendly projects! I want to inspire people to continue these newly learned activities and actions outside of Earth Month!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A Garden
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

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    Dominike Tambazidis 4/07/2021 10:10 AM
    Ever since I was little I have always been fascinated by nature - inspired by my parents who loved going outdoors and always telling us to look up at the trees and look out the window rather than our Nintendo DS'. My appreciation for the different colors of green, style of leaves, patterns of flowers and sizes of trees is something I take appreciation in. I love hugging trees - thinking of the many suns and moons they see, the hot days they endure and rainy days they soak in. I love nature deeply and that is why I would do the most I can to fight for its salvation.

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    Dominike Tambazidis 4/07/2021 9:46 AM
    Hello! I am a Communications major, journalism minor at San Francisco State University, set out to utilize my skills to help inspire eco-action and environmental reform! I have my own page @envirochronicle and intern for the Environmental Resource Center for SF State, as well as work for Sustainable SF State. I love being green and I hope you do too! :)