April 1 - April 30, 2020

Kaitlin Koenig

"My goal is to learn about the ways my actions impact the environment and replace as many negative actions with positive ones. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
789 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

38

conversations

with people
UP TO

30

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

95

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

130

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

130

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

1.0

tree

planted

Kaitlin's actions

People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 20 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Participate in Earth Day

I will participate in at least (___) daily live events during the virtual St. Louis Earth Day Festival, which spans from April 18-26, 2020.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Register for Earth Day

I will register for a FREE ticket to attend the virtual St. Louis Earth Day Festival which spans from April 18-26, 2020, in order to gain access to daily live content and links that highlight the amazing work in our community that are paving way for a more sustainable future.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate For More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 15 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Kaitlin Koenig 4/30/2020 2:09 PM

Well, this is it. I have learned a lot this month and I look forward to continuing to improve our my family's habits. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this challenge.

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Kaitlin Koenig 4/27/2020 3:50 PM

My kids helped plant our tree today! I am so thankful to have participated in this challenge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Kaitlin Koenig 4/26/2020 5:29 PM

Knowing the difference in the dates empowers me to question (within reason) whether food is bad beyond the expiration date.Understanding that dates can be intended for the grocer instead of the consumer makes a huge difference. For the longest time, I thought the sell by date equated to use by and would often avoid buying product on or near its sell by date. Looking back, that misconception may have inadvertently contributed to more waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Research Benefits of Biodiversity

How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

Kaitlin Koenig 4/25/2020 4:49 PM

I can encourage biodiversity by attracting pollinators, lowering my carbon footprint, and making more sustainable choices.

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Kaitlin Koenig 4/25/2020 4:38 PM

I picked up an Eastern Redbud seedling from 4 Hands Brewing Company as part of the Trees on Tap collaboration with Forest ReLeaf today!! I am so excited to finally be able to plant a tree in my backyard!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

Why is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?

Kaitlin Koenig 4/25/2020 4:34 PM

Local businesses provide much needed jobs and revenue to the community. Providing jobs and goods/services improves the livelilhoods among community members which in turn builds a more resilient community.

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Kaitlin Koenig 4/24/2020 1:11 PM

This has been such a valuable experience to learn more about issues that impact my family's future and to find resources to help make more sustainable choices in the future.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Register for Earth Day

Why is it important that we learn about environmental advocacy in our own community?

Kaitlin Koenig 4/22/2020 4:47 PM

Environmental advocacy in our communities informs us of things that directly impact us. It is great to know what is going on around the world, but it is extremely important to know the issues and challenges we are facing locally.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Participate in Earth Day

What is your big takeaway from an event that you attended?

Kaitlin Koenig 4/22/2020 4:38 PM

I watched the tree planting demo by Forest ReLeaf today and learned about resources available to help my family select the best tree for our needs.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Kaitlin Koenig 4/05/2020 5:43 PM

Personally, I feel like there is something amazing about trees. I credit the Disney film, Pocahontas, for that as I imagine trees as a Grandmother WIllow. It is incredible to think about all the things they have seen and lived through, all of the storms they have weathered. Spiritually, I would love to be as strong as a tree. It takes a labor of love to plant a tree and the mental fortitude to nurture it's growth.

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