Aleigha Robinson
5/12/2020 7:55 AM
Women have barriers to many things like sports and politics and us women are trying to put an end to it. We should be able to do what we want.
Aleigha Robinson
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Aleigha's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 13 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Women and Girls
Research Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 10 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 9 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
Building Retrofitting
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Aleigha Robinson 5/11/2020 7:52 AMI ask my parents questions about it and once they explain it to me I tell them how I feel about it and ask how I can make a change and help our world. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or ImmigrantsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. What have you done in the past to support women-owned businesses? How can you better support communities by supporting women?
Aleigha Robinson 5/09/2020 12:58 PMI have supported them by shopping or just going to the business, we can put up posters to influence people to support women and what they are accomplishing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Aleigha Robinson 5/08/2020 9:52 AMMy diet is impacting deforestation in a bad way because I eat mostly meat and it is not plant based and in the article I read it told me that plant based was the solution to stopping deforestation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Aleigha Robinson 5/06/2020 6:56 AMI have never heard of silvopasture until today and I think the biggest advantage is taking care of the livestock and making sure they are safe. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood 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?
Aleigha Robinson 5/04/2020 6:39 AMIt empowers me to make better decisions because it helps me know what to buy and what not to buy. I usually only look at the expiration date on stuff but now I know that I need to look at lables.