Gavin Bent
4/28/2020 10:27 AM
Yes, I think it is true for me. Some implications are they are not as healthy.
Gavin Bent
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 197 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO128minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO128minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO4.0poundswaste composted
Gavin'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.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 10 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.
Forests
Plant Trees
I will plant 3 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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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Gavin Bent 4/28/2020 10:29 AMI think this is a good way to be more eco-friendly -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Spend Time OutsideRachel 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Gavin Bent 4/28/2020 10:23 AMI think a sustainable future would look like clean water, and to change that, we shouldn't use river water, because that will save energy too. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Gavin Bent 4/28/2020 10:22 AMI think that it is good for your health, because you know you are doing something right, and you have to work hard to grow the trees. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Gavin Bent 4/28/2020 10:21 AMI think richer people eat more meat, because they don't understand what they are doing. It effects are planet, because so much livestock is killed. It effects other people because then they don't have meat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Local Climate IssuesIn what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?
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Gavin Bent 4/28/2020 10:18 AMThis is fun yay I like this