Sophie Harrod

ENS 201 Fall 2023

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
211 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

35

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

50

minutes

spent learning

Sophie's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Family Planning and Education

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research Cement Alternatives

Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Cook With Sustainable Seafood

Improved Fisheries

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Sophie Harrod 10/25/2023 4:17 PM
Investing in geothermal energy is something that can be approached through many different angles like money, time, and advocacy. Personally, I plan to invest in geothermal energy through advocating. I plan to advertise the benefits and spread awareness to my friends, sorority sisters, and family. In doing so, I can expand the amount of people who know of geothermal energy, and possible raise the investment rates and expansion overall.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings

Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Sophie Harrod 10/16/2023 5:15 PM
Equitable by definition says "fair and impartial." Socially Just, by definition, means "justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society." When combating problems like climate change it is important to consider factors like these for a true solution. An example of an all encompassing solution could possibly look like finding something that benefits individuals of all demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds. Not just individuals of wealth or one race in specific.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Sophie Harrod 10/10/2023 6:36 AM
Since I live on campus, every day I get to walk through the different buildings and infrastructure as I am going to my classes. It is a really good energy and mood boost to get some fresh air by moving my body. I have noticed that my walks are a lot more enjoyable when the walking paths are straight and not long and curvy. Although this may look more aesthetically pleasing, it feels a lot less direct when Im trying to get to my end point in a timely manner.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Sophie Harrod 10/03/2023 7:07 AM
After reading from a Harvard article I found many interesting points and quotes as to some barriers holding back women from leadership roles in society. In the text it states, "Organizations inadvertently undermine this process when they advise women to proactively seek leadership roles without also addressing policies and practices that communicate a mismatch between how women are seen and the qualities and experiences people tend to associate with leaders. A significant body of research shows that for women, the subtle gender bias that persists in organizations and in society disrupts the learning cycle at the heart of becoming a leader." (Ibarra, 2013).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

Concrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but its carbon footprint may not be obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
Sophie Harrod 10/03/2023 6:52 AM
There are everyday materials all around us with large carbon footprints. Some include: Ovens, hot showers, washing machines, etc. It is so easy to find out more about these products and others with carbon footprints. By simply googling and looking into these products you can go down a rabbit hole of finding out more information to building a sustainable future.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Sophie Harrod 10/03/2023 6:38 AM
People in richer countries tend to eat more meat because they have the excess spending money to obtain these more luxury end goods that not all demographics have the money or access to. Eating more meat emits carbon green house emissions thus effecting our planet and the people that inhabit it.

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