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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Olga Mullen

HP Prague

"We are blue but we act green"

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    meatless or vegan meals
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    820
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    spent outdoors
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    not spent in front of a screen
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    pieces of litter
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Olga's actions

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

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Spend Time Outside

I will replace 180 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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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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Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.

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Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 4 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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Support A Sharing Economy

To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Sewing face masks for the community

To make several face masks for people in need.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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    Olga Mullen 4/30/2020 12:11 AM
    This Earth Day Ecochallenge will end today, I hope it was inspirational for us. Maybe we will think even more about our actions towards a greener world and don´t forget - We Are Blue But We Act Green!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Support A Sharing Economy
    What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?

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    Olga Mullen 4/29/2020 11:55 AM
    The benefits of a sharing economy are clear - saving the environment!
    I have been using a car share a lot while living in the USA, this has been a perfect way how not to burden the environment with other emissions. And saving money, too:)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
    What environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?

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    Olga Mullen 4/22/2020 12:11 PM
    I regularly pick up the litter, this is my habit. I really don´t like how people behave disrespectfully towards our commonly shared area. And I teach my preschooler to keep the areas clean or pick up the trash with me. And she does and excellent job! (well, she has no other option under my strict rules:)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    Why 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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    Olga Mullen 4/22/2020 12:03 PM
    I saw a documentary film on the topic of animal agriculture a few years ago. It said how destructive this is to the planet - it is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, a leading cause of water use, deforestation, etc. Even after those years after watching the film the topic is more than actual. It´s time to re-think my meat attitude. 

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    Olga Mullen 4/22/2020 4:26 AM
    Happy Earth Day, everyone!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Keep My Community Clean
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

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    Olga Mullen 4/22/2020 4:25 AM
    Cleaning up litter is endless, especially in our country. I don´t remember seeing so much trash outside while I have been living close to the Golden Gate Park. It makes me sad to see my fellow Czech citizens litter our common areas. But we can´t get discouraged and should keep doing what is right. Although it seems like a never-ending process, picking up piece by piece already makes a little difference. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Spend Time Outside
    Rachel 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?

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    Olga Mullen 4/20/2020 12:53 PM
    Time outdoors is the best time spent for me, especially when my family is around and some sport activity is included as well. This is a short break between cycling with my daughter. 
    by the Vltava river. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

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    Olga Mullen 4/09/2020 6:18 AM
    I have 3 very old ladies in my extended family. Two aunts are little over 80, one is a former neighbor, a widowed lady, 93 years old. I call them on a regular basis and they are so happy to talk to someone. I visit them in normal circumstances but we can just call these days. Hopefully, we will meet soon again.

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    Olga Mullen 4/08/2020 9:33 AM
    Delivered more face masks to the local Prague 12 Municipality where I have also got the material. 

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    Olga Mullen 4/08/2020 9:21 AM
    My meatless lunch and dinner for 2 days, ordered from the local restaurant to also support their business during the state of emergency.