Olive Buluma

HP Boise

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participant impact

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Olive's actions

Community

Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

Racial inequity is a sustainability problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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DAILY ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

Keen Independent Research Foundation conducted a recent study that highlights the disparities in the availability of city contracts and loans to businesses, and how this disparity correlates to owners as people of color. The study showed that Minority businesses enterprises (MBEs) are more likely to have difficulties in receiving loans or city contracts. In what ways can you address systemic racism?

Olive Buluma 10/23/2018 2:44 PM

Marketing of MBEs to other people in the community through word of mouth and supporting the business. Eg. enrolling my kids in MBEs daycare.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Olive Buluma 9/26/2018 3:32 PM

Having a glass of water for rinsing the mouth after brushing teeth instead of running water, saves ton of water.

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