Jenny Coe

Whatcom Conservation District

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participant impact

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Jenny's actions

Food

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh Puget Sound food in my region.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean since the Puget Sound is connected to all!

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by my local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Support Environmental Initiatives lead by People of Color

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support and seek out conservation organizations lead by people of color in my community, as their efforts address environmental justice, Puget Soundand/or Pacific Ocean health.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice concerns that effect people and the connection to downstream fish and wildlife, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Who is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?

Jenny Coe 11/04/2020 2:38 PM

Low-income people and people of color are most effected by environmental degradation. Because of systemic racism and other systems in place in our country, these folks are living in areas where there's the most environmental degradation and cannot afford to leave. This ends up causing health problems that they can't afford to deal with and we end up with a vicious cycle that continues to feed itself.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Recycle Everything I Can

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?

Jenny Coe 10/14/2020 7:48 AM

I've learned that a few of the things I've been recycling have to be processed differently than how I'm putting them in the bin. I also still have lots of questions about whether certain things are recyclable. The information available was relatively vague.

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- Ryan O'Connor 10/29/2020 9:43 AM
  
  I remember a time not too long ago when recycling was not that common. Now, I consider myself a substantial recycler, and I see society now is accustomed to participating. However, I am constantly surprised when I take my 4 crazy full bins of recycling to the curb and park it next to my half full trash can (that gets picked up every other week), how many other folks have overflowing trash cans and one half full bin of recycling?! I think everyone could do better.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Jenny Coe 10/13/2020 3:54 PM

Most of my seafood choices fall within the guidelines, but I did learn that unagi (eel) that I enjoy in sushi is not a sustainable choice. I will no longer order unagi when I eat sushi.

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