Brandi Ascione
4/18/2021 6:02 PM
Spent hours in my garden today! It felt great and my garden was happy, too!
Brandi Ascione
"I’m here to make positive change in the name of Earth."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 545 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO310minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO13locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO10milestraveled by bike
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO160minutesbeing mindful
Brandi's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 15 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Electricity
Electric lawn tools
I will use electric lawn mower and leaf blower when tending to my yard.
Participant Feed
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Brandi Ascione 4/29/2021 6:04 PMLooking forward to eating some fresh tomatoes from my garden really soon! -
Brandi Ascione 4/21/2021 7:03 PMTook a beautiful walk in the woods tonight after a long rain. It smelled wonderful! -
Brandi Ascione 4/19/2021 6:51 PMThe challenge is encouraging me to tend my garden more mindfully. -
Brandi Ascione 4/19/2021 6:50 PMChecking in every day keeps me focused! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Climate ResilienceHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Brandi Ascione 4/18/2021 6:01 PMBought a bamboo pillow. Super comfy and better for the environment.-
Rhys Ellis 4/19/2021 6:54 AM
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Brandi Ascione 4/18/2021 6:01 PMRiding a bicycle to dinner and ice cream with my daughter was way more fun than driving. And it felt good, too! -
Brandi Ascione 4/16/2021 4:17 PMHip hip hooray for local food! -
Brandi Ascione 4/15/2021 6:16 PMGardening brings me joy and the earth great benefits. It’s a great feeling! -
Brandi Ascione 4/14/2021 7:16 PMInspired by my garden today!