Megan Beveridge
"“Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.”"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,123 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO5.0donationsmade
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UP TO264gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO30milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO30milestraveled by bike
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO210minutesspent learning
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UP TO20pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO21zero-waste mealsconsumed
Megan's actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.98 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Megan Beveridge 10/22/2018 6:04 AMOne food choice I made to do more good and less harm is to not eat meat. I've been vegetarian for about four years! A choice I could make is to reduce my dairy consumption. I use alternative "milks" and I've definitely reduced my ice cream intake, but I still love cheese and butter! -
Megan Beveridge 10/22/2018 6:02 AMI've been MIA for checking in since Thursday due to a concussion. I can't ride my bike or use the electric scooter share systems until all of my symptoms are gone, which is a bummer. However, I was finally able to go to a farmer's market on Sunday and got in a lot of walking over the weekend! Win some, lose some. -
Megan Beveridge 10/17/2018 10:15 AMLooks like one of my toes is broken and I might have a bit of a concussion from falling down the stairs yesterday, but I still managed to bike to work this morning! My head is absolutely killing me, but at least biking is less toe work than driving, plus it benefits the environment! -
Megan Beveridge 10/16/2018 8:00 AMNo biking today :( I fell down the stairs this morning and smashed my toes. Hopefully they'll feel better tomorrow! -
Megan Beveridge 10/16/2018 6:37 AMPlastics and human wastefulness are wreaking havoc on our earth, and it's not just in the middle of the Pacific ocean. A black bear cub was just rescued from a plastic tub stuck over its head this weekend. This is just one more reason to be mindful of our single use plastics! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Megan Beveridge 10/12/2018 10:39 AMMy garden is busting with banana peppers, so I'd love to learn how to pickle and preserve these for the winter. My mom loves putting them on pizza and salads, so they'd definitely be used! -
Megan Beveridge 10/12/2018 6:55 AMIt's starting to feel like autumn! My bike ride this morning was nice and cool, but a bit too breezy. It really smells like fall is in the air! I can't wait to get outside in the changing leaves and really enjoy the season. I think this is probably the time of year that people most appreciate nature and the environment. I hope that will encourage people to help clean the earth, at least for a month or two. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Megan Beveridge 10/11/2018 1:43 PMMy biggest concern about how we affect the planet is that we'll go so far that we will give up on making it better. Just on a local level, when people see that there's trash on their street they just shrug and figure they don't have to worry about it because it's never going to get better. It's so hard to feel like we can make a difference! -
Megan Beveridge 10/11/2018 1:41 PMNo biking today because of the rain this morning :( I wish there was reliable public transportation to get to work, but I'd have to go so far out of my way, it would take over an hour to get there. I'll just have to hope for better weather! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Megan Beveridge 10/10/2018 9:43 AMWhile looking for local recycling depots, I found that it's difficult to determine what gets recycled and what gets scrapped or sent to landfill. Some drop off locations take yard waste, but where does it go? Other places take electronics, but how much of that can be reused?