Karina Tomkow
11/21/2024 4:46 PM
they can afford to eat meat everday and there are no restrictions on it.
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Micaela Gates 11/21/2024 11:00 PM- 65-DAY STREAK
Karina Tomkow
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,174 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO76meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO26whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO446milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO446milestraveled by bus
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO584minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO132disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO190plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,951minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,114minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO584minutesspent outdoors
Karina's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 7 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 5 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Karina Tomkow 11/21/2024 4:44 PMHaving all tap water be safe for consumption, tax companies who make these plastic bottles, commercials to persuade others to use a reusable water bottle.-
Micaela Gates 11/22/2024 10:00 PM- 65-DAY STREAK
It's wild how companies have learned to sell basic necessities, especially to communities facing high stratification.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Karina Tomkow 11/21/2024 4:43 PMMaking coffee and home with a reusable mug also allows me to save money and the environement. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and just 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not? How would you adjust them if you could?
Karina Tomkow 11/21/2024 4:32 PMIt's not suprising, the US is not focused on issues that don't pertain to the economy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Karina Tomkow 11/21/2024 4:31 PMSpending time outside and within greenery has actually been proven to decrease levels of anxiety and depression. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Karina Tomkow 11/21/2024 4:28 PMMy friends and I go on walks all the time, we can walk and talk for hours and its super fun and good for us! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Karina Tomkow 11/21/2024 4:25 PMI don't sleep as much as Id like, but would like to work on my sleeping patterns. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodMichael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Karina Tomkow 11/21/2024 4:22 PMI agree with this, we need to create a better preventative system rather than putting so much money into big pharma. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Karina Tomkow 11/21/2024 4:21 PMsolar panels are used to reate electricity in my dorm room, they are better for the environment and cheaper in the long run as well.