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Derius McCovy
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participant impact
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UP TO50milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO50milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO20pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO8.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO35minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
Derius's actions
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will spend 10 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
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.
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.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 15 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Industry
Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket
Refrigerant Management
I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 22 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Industry
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 5 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Industry
Practice the 5 Rs
Recycling
I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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 QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 10:58 AMThe fact that there are so many challenges that we face environmentally is very worrying. The fact that they are continuing to worsen as time goes on makes me want to take more action and also encourage others to do the same. Sea levels rising feel the most overwhelming to me because San Diego is so close to the coast and it might be in potential danger in the future. The fact that there are many organizations and people attempting to make a positive change makes me feel hopeful. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 10:50 AMSome benefits of making your home more energy efficient is that it can save you money and help protect the environment, Making your house able to maintain temperatures whether hot or cold would make the need to use electricity a lot less. Also if you switch out your lightbulbs it also utilizes less electricity. This benefits you and the environment by saving you money and not taking a toll on the environment with excessive electricity use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "Rs" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "Rs" make you feel?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 10:01 AMLike I mentioned in another question, I feel that my lifestyle lacks the reuse and repurpose aspect. Considering implementing these R's makes me feel good as I know it will have a positive impact on the environment and it does not take much of a toll on my lifestyle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Practice the 5 RsWhat are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 9:59 AMI feel like I could Reuse and repurpose more. I feel that many things in my house like containers and bottles could be used for many other things. We kind of end up throwing them away or if they are recycle friendly we are recycling them, I just feel that we could do more in the reusing and repurposing aspect. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Visit the CoastWhat coastal site did you visit and what did you learn while there?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 9:56 AMI visited Marine Street Beach and I learned that there is an immense amount of seaweed the volume and location of it change as the tides change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 9:52 AMThey have empowered me to make sure I am not throwing away food at the wrong date, and also to purchase food that I am sure will not go bad before I get the chance to finish it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 9:51 AMRefrigerants are very strong greenhouse gases that pose lots of negative effects to the environment. Supermarkets contribute to this due to the fact that they use an immense amount of refrigerants because they have so many refrigerators. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Find a Local Climate-Friendly SupermarketHow close is the nearest climate-friendly supermarket to your home? How could you encourage local supermarket to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 9:48 AMThere is one under 10 minutes from my home. I feel that it would be difficult to completely convince my local supermarket to do so since it may cost too much, but I could attempt to reassure them by telling them it could bring in more customers that support the change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 9:46 AMThere are some bamboo alternatives in my community, I am able to utilize bamboo forks and other utensils. There is also lots of paper straws being put into use within my community which are also very sustainable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Derius McCovy 6/03/2024 9:44 AMSpending more time outdoors can make me feel more at home in nature. This would give me incentive to maintain it and encourage others to do the same.