

Irene Matthews
"I will build strong partnerships with neighbors, business and community to support environmental improvements."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,070 Total
Participant Impact
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up to14zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to390minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to76more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to390minutesspent outdoors
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up to125minutesspent learning
Irene's Actions
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 15 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Feed
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Irene Matthews 10/25/2018 5:17 AMThank you Manda and Meghan for leading us into a great victory. Have a great day. -
Reflection QuestionNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
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Irene Matthews 10/24/2018 4:23 PMThrough this challenge, I lost 12 pounds and I feel great. -
Reflection QuestionHealth Learn More about Food DesertsWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Irene Matthews 10/24/2018 9:08 AMThe implications are availability, affordability, are cultural foods available and acceptable, improving/providing easy access, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. -
Irene Matthews 10/23/2018 6:44 AMWe're at almost at the end of an exciting journey. I encourage everyone to log in your points and answer any reflection questions. -
Irene Matthews 10/18/2018 5:11 AMGreat morning. I have noticed that I was going outside at about 6:15 a.m. to exercise but now I don't actually see daylight until about 7:00 a.m. Is it fall already?-
Laura Bachiochi 10/18/2018 5:18 AMI feel the same way! Almost time to switch to the treadmill. Nooooo!
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Reflection QuestionWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Irene Matthews 10/18/2018 5:10 AMTo my knowledge one water concern is the quality of our drinking water. As more and more people move in, it seems to be more of a challenge. -
Irene Matthews 10/17/2018 12:21 PM-
Meghan Jones 10/19/2018 11:04 AMWhat an interesting idea. I've never heard of onion tea. Might have to give that a try!
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Irene Matthews 10/16/2018 8:37 AM -
Reflection QuestionNature Tend a GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Irene Matthews 10/16/2018 7:07 AMI was able to focus when I experience nature walks. I find that my thoughts slow down and I am able to prioritize. Also, I am able to dismiss things that are not as important as I thought. I guess I'm rebooting. I definitely feel much lighter, figuratively speaking.