

Keisha Armstrong
"To live a full, balanced and healthy life ❤."
Points Total
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- 2,033 Total
Participant Impact
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up to3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to1.0energy auditsconducted
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up to95minutesbeing mindful
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up to3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to210minutesspent exercising
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up to60minutesspent outdoors
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up to495minutesspent learning
Keisha's Actions
Buildings
Learn about the Legacy of Redlining
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Buildings
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Earth Month Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
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.
Buildings
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Health and Education
Shop from a Vegan and/or Cruelty Free brand
Shopping from a Vegan or Cruelty Free brand is better because Cruelty-Free products are generally healthier. When you opt for products not tested on animals, you're also ditching the bad chemicals like parabens, sulfates, and synthetic dyes. Vegan cosmetics have proven to be better for those who have sensitive skin because they're composed of fewer ingredients than some non-vegan cosmetics. The addition of additional ingredients can increase your chances of developing a rash, acne, dry skin and so on.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Electricity
Explore Other Electricity Solutions
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 120 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Health and Education
Connect With A Nonprofit
Health and Education
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans and nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 500 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Industry
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
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.
Industry
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Industry
Launch a Recycling Program
Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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.
Industry
Advocate For More Packaging Options
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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.
Industry
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 120 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Give a Microloan
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Feed
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Keisha Armstrong 4/30/2021 3:03 PMI enjoyed the Earth Month EcoChallenge. It has stretched me and challenged me to do better and be more intentional on all aspects of how I live and what I am contributing to making the world a better place - more clean, more sustainable and more beautiful for the generations to come. -
Reflection QuestionBuildings Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Keisha Armstrong 4/30/2021 3:02 PMTaking action on climate change is important to me for the sake of our future generations. They deserve a beautiful world to grow up in and explore; protected from disaster and disease and able to learn about all the wonders of the world. None of us should have to endure extreme heat / cold and we shouldn't have to worry about large land masses disappearing. Plus, it feels good to give back. There is fulfillment in planting life back into the earth and being mindful about what I use and how it impacts the earth. -
Keisha Armstrong 4/29/2021 1:13 PMSinging .... “It’s the final count down” 🎶 -
Reflection QuestionTransportation Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Keisha Armstrong 4/29/2021 1:13 PMOffice Depot holds great pride in our 5C culture. While working remote we encourage implementation of the 5C’s in many ways from virtual celebrations (CARING), using new innovations while presenting for better engagement (CREATIVITY) and using break out rooms also when holding virtual coffee chats, among other cool developments. It’s been great to have the connection to our leaders for events such as round table discussions where we can see them, ask questions and hear them out on issues that matter to the company and OD associates (COMMITMENT). It’s a great way to network and meet different people not just from our Florida locations but across the US. -
Keisha Armstrong 4/28/2021 7:25 PM2 more days to go! 😆
This honestly has gone by so quickly. -
Reflection QuestionIndustry Practice the 5 R'sWhat are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
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Keisha Armstrong 4/27/2021 6:30 PM3 days to GOOOO 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Let’s finish strong 💪🏽 -
Reflection QuestionBuildings Learn about 'Green Gentrification'Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Keisha Armstrong 4/26/2021 7:40 PMSome climate action plans I found which are equitable and socially just are:- A healthy climate and air quality for all
- Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity, water, and transportation
- An inclusive, just, and pollution-free energy economy with high- quality jobs
- Safe, healthy communities and infrastructure
In Port Saint Lucie they are hosting info sessions that teach residents the fundamentals of climate science and about locally documented impacts. -
Keisha Armstrong 4/25/2021 5:17 PMThe FINAL WEEK is here 🎉🎉🎉 -
Reflection QuestionBuildings Learn about the Legacy of RedliningHow does city planning and design relate to equity and climate change?
Keisha Armstrong 4/25/2021 5:16 PMSocial Equity according to the American Planning Association site is defined as “the active commitment to fairness, justice, and equality in the formulation of public policy, distribution of public services, implementation of public policy, and management of all institutions serving the public directly of by contract.”
This relates to equity and climate change because advocating for policies that support equity in all aspects of planning at local, state, and federal levels allows for greater access to healthier food, modern housing, safer/cleaner neighborhoods, closer to better schools and more community resources.
This can be a powerful tool for farmland, open space and habitat preservation.
This also creates economic opportunity while preserving agricultural-based economies, and cultural and natural resources, thereby adding value to the community.