Melinda Chandos

"I've been an Earth-enthusiast my whole life. In childhood, I was obsessed with National Geographic specials--growing into an adult fascinated by space, wild weather, the animal kingdom, human cultures, and so much more. Being a sustainable human being is hard when immersed in the common American consumerist culture. It's my hope to stoke this passion and bring my daughter into global stewardship during our brief moment on this planet."

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Melinda's actions

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Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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Melinda Chandos 4/04/2018 2:48 PM

It's Day 1! I overloaded my schedule today to properly dig in right now, but I am looking forward to reflection and study on my morning off tomorrow, with my newly selected actions!

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Melinda Chandos 3/16/2018 4:05 PM

I love these group challenges. I feel sometimes I get tuned out by colleagues and friends when I share my passion for the Earth, and it can feel a little lonely sometimes, drowned in the glitz and glamour of the consumerist "wonderland." I had not heard of this book, so I am going to try to hunt it out at my library before I select my personal challenges, though I think skimming through the options I have some in mind. I firmly believe my daughter is going to be facing world challenges I haven't even imagined yet, so to me, this is all vital contribution.

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