Connie OConnor
4/10/2022 3:22 AM
I am going to look for the rainforest alliance frog logo on coffee and tea products from now on. I don’t buy much chocolate but when I do, same deal.
Connie OConnor
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.5locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
Connie's actions
Industry
Be an Environmental Advocate
Visit the Ohio Environmental Council's (OEC) website to find one climate related issue to address with legislators. Check out OEC's Advocacy Toolkit for tips on connecting with lawmakers.
Industry
Recycle ALL plastics at the Cincinnati Recycle & Reuse Hub:
Recycle all #1 to #7 plastics that the local recycler (Rumpke) does not accept. Learn more at https://www.cincinnatirecyclingandreusehub.org
Action Track: Building Resilience
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 10 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Electricity
Communicate With My Elected Officials
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transportation
Electric car advocacy
I have an electric car and I will tell someone about it to promote them every chance I get.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Transition to cricket based dog food
Insects are a low impact alternative to mammals and fish for protein.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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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Connie OConnor 4/25/2022 7:32 AMI went out of my way to purchase lunch from a vegetarian food truck on Earthday,...voting with my dollars! I also purchased silicon storage bags to cut down on plastic bag waste and they are working out well! We showcased ouir electric car at an Earth Day event on Saturday. -
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Connie OConnor 4/11/2022 2:34 PMI bought rainforest alliance chocolate yesterday. I am trying to diet but i want to take action for the rainforest so i must eat this chocolate!-
Tammy Alverson 4/16/2022 9:37 AMHaha!
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Connie OConnor 4/10/2022 3:24 AMMy goal was a bit vague. I am still learning about this new system where all plastic gets re cycled. It seems too good to be true! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
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Connie OConnor 4/10/2022 2:45 AMIt’s so hard to form new habits! I am glad to remind myself what my commitments are each time I check in.-
Tammy Alverson 4/16/2022 9:31 AMI put the list into my phone so I check it every morning. Not that I get around to doing everything but, hey, I check the list :)
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Connie OConnor 4/10/2022 2:44 AMI spoke with Kat Zelak at clermont soil and water. She has a great perspective on the plastic issue. I am planning g 9n having her talk to volunteers and staff at the nature center.-
Tammy Alverson 4/16/2022 9:30 AMGreat! Would love to hear her. -
Carolyn Ramseur 4/11/2022 8:09 AMThis would be very interesting! looking forward to it!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Connie OConnor 4/08/2022 3:18 AMSustainably sourced Coffee and cocoa are easy to keep track of. But palm oil…wow! There is a great article on here about which companies are on the right track and which are not. They recommend contacting the bad companies directly which is a lot easier than trying to assess every product in the store.