Miranda Zhang
"To lead the best life I can"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 571 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO9.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
Miranda's actions
Women and Girls
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Women and Girls
Host a Film Screening
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 1 meal(s) 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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these advantages inspire you the most?
Miranda Zhang 4/13/2018 6:05 PMDefinitely the reduced environmental impact, since that's what drives most of my lifestyle changes! Of course, supporting the local economy and better working conditions are a huge upside. : ) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Miranda Zhang 4/09/2018 8:09 PMI remind myself that feeling down won't contribute to anything productive. I can't control the speed at which climate change is occurring so I can only focus on doing the best I know how to.
Most of the time it's anger or frustration, really, in which case I remind myself that intense emotion is not always the best way to engage with others on this issue. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are the most pressing womens' and girls' issues in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Miranda Zhang 4/07/2018 7:01 AMMy relationships, particularly my friends! And, I suppose, self-growth - but then that's alawys my priority... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Miranda Zhang 4/07/2018 5:05 AMOoh. I'd probably save it, a portion of which would then go towards charity - the One Acre Fund seems appropriate! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsHow are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
Miranda Zhang 4/07/2018 5:04 AMThey're liking my posts but not commenting or really engaging... Any tips?