Kendall Ly

Oregon State University SUS 304

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
226 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

120

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

130

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

3.0

stories

shared
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning

Kendall's actions

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Visit the Coast

Macroalgae Protection and Restoration

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Recycle Everything I Can

Recycling; Recycled Metals; Recycled Plastics

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, including electronics and metals.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Buy Bamboo

Bamboo Production

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Share to Social Media: Health and Education

Family Planning and Education

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about gender inequity in education and tag Ecochallenge.org.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Kendall Ly 10/12/2023 7:39 PM
All of these kinds of waste motivate me, but especially land and water because of how valuable these are and will be as well as how important they are

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

What coastal site did you visit and what did you learn while there?
Kendall Ly 10/11/2023 10:48 PM
I haven't had the chance to visit yet, but I plan to go to the aquarium to learn more about their sustainability and conservation efforts

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Kendall Ly 10/11/2023 10:45 PM
There are bamboo alternatives available, but if not some other sustainable alternatives is to reduce the amount of plastic products purchased

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

How could you incorporate other "Rs" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "Rs" make you feel?
Kendall Ly 10/11/2023 10:43 PM
I think I can decrease the amount of online shopping I do and go to thrift shops more often. I also will continue to donate old items rather than just throwing it away.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education

Have you been sharing what you learned throughout Drawdown Ecochallenge? How have people responded?
Kendall Ly 10/11/2023 10:41 PM
I have been mainly sharing different posts and stories that I see on social media that I agree with

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Kendall Ly 10/11/2023 10:40 PM
My eating experience is now more enjoyable because I feel like I'm more present and appreciative of not only the meals I cook, but also I am more aware of the taste, ingredients, and the process it went through to get on my plate.

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