Rosealynn Seitz

Ogletree Deakins - Portland

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0 THIS WEEK
387 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

hour

volunteered
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

Rosealynn's actions

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Toilet Tank Bank

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Buy Used Clothes

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Buy Used Clothes

Do people with economic privilege have a responsibility to consume and own less? How can the concept of "reduce" be presented to those who may be struggling to have enough food, clothes, shelter?

Rosealynn Seitz 10/03/2018 2:20 PM

I do think that people with more disposable income have a responsibility to consume less because they are the ones that could potentially cause the most environmental damage. Purchases can seem like less of a big deal if there is extra money in the budget; it is easy to accumulate stuff and likely that stuff ends up unused and unappreciated to the detriment of the environment and overall personal happiness. Being mindful of needs versus wants may combat the urge to spend. I've heard that instead of submitting to retail therapy, it is better to invest in experiences (concert, travel, sporting event, for example) as a better alternative to buying on a whim. I tend to agree with that.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Rosealynn Seitz 9/14/2018 4:02 PM

Shopping is my guilty pleasure. But, it's not good for the environment. I'm enjoying the hunt and lessening my environmental impact by shopping for items I want on consignment and also buying high quality items that will last longer than cheaper alternatives. I only buy what I absolutely love and will treasure for a long time, and something must go in place of the acquired piece to combat the clutter.

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