Learn -
In order to effectively participate in a campaign, it is important to educate yourself about the issue and the work being done to address it. Take the time to read the resources of your choosing provided in the resource bank on the right to learn more about environmental justice to determine how best you can help to make an impact in this important work. *Please review a minimum of 3 resources
In order to effectively participate in a campaign, it is important to educate yourself about the issue and the work being done to address it. Take the time to read the resources of your choosing provided in the resource bank on the right to learn more about environmental justice to determine how best you can help to make an impact in this important work. *Please review a minimum of 3 resources
Applicant's First & Last Name
Maurice Ratiff III
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I have learned about environmental justice and considered the implications in my life and that of my community.
Please share the resources that you chose to access from the resource bank to grow your understanding of environmental justice. (A minimum of 3 resources)
https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Environmental-Justice, https://blog.nwf.org/2022/09/want-to-start-a-compost-collective-learn-from-haki/, https://blog.nwf
Act -
Now that you’ve become more knowledgeable about Eco-Schools USA, choose an action that you can take to work with Eco-Schools in your community! Be sure to be realistic in the level of impact that you’re able to take at this point and think through the resources you will need to help you accomplish your goals.
Now that you’ve become more knowledgeable about Eco-Schools USA, choose an action that you can take to work with Eco-Schools in your community! Be sure to be realistic in the level of impact that you’re able to take at this point and think through the resources you will need to help you accomplish your goals.
Which action(s) did you take to participate in Eco-Schools?
Created a piece of art to help educate others about environmental justice , Had a speaker present about environmental justice at an event in your community or at your school , Registered myself and/or others to vote
Communicate -
Remember the phrase, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? – share your story! Let others know about the important action that you’ve taken to advance environmental justice. Your actions will likely inspire others to learn more and get involved themselves.
Remember the phrase, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? – share your story! Let others know about the important action that you’ve taken to advance environmental justice. Your actions will likely inspire others to learn more and get involved themselves.
Which method(s) did you use to communicate about the environmental justice and the action(s) you took?
Communicated with school and/or community groups about your action and how others might get involved
Sustain -
Now that you've taken the time to learn about the issue, determined what action you could take to help make an impact, and communicated to others. Now it’s time to figure out what you can to do help sustain your efforts beyond your initial action.
Now that you've taken the time to learn about the issue, determined what action you could take to help make an impact, and communicated to others. Now it’s time to figure out what you can to do help sustain your efforts beyond your initial action.
Which action(s) did you to take to help sustain your efforts on this campaign?
Worked with a school club, community organization or group to help advance your work , Wrote a blog describing your experience and lessons learned to act as a resource for other EcoLeaders to implement similar programs in different locations
In reflecting on your experience in earning this badge, please share some of your thoughts on what you most enjoyed about this process and if there are any ways you think it could be improved. What was your biggest take away?
I really enjoyed remebering my project and recalling the events through the five step procedure in earning the badge, also the template for the ecoleader badge is phenomenal currently.
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Date Added: Feb 28, 2023
Date Last Modified: Mar 7, 2023
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