Annika Kapani
4/29/2020 2:37 PM
To maintain a more environmentally friendly diet I need to avoid meat, definitely a challenge but substitutes such as soy and tofu have been helpful
Annika Kapani
"to actively participate in the environmentally friendly movement!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 733 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO54milestraveled by foot
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO148pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO64milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO10milestraveled by bus
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UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO34meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Annika's actions
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Climate
Use Public Transit
If a necessary trip is longer than I can walk or bike, I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere, while being sure to follow CDC guidelines for prevention of disease infection or transfer.
People
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
People
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.
Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Forests
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Fresh Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Wildlife
Support Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
Wildlife
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
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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Annika Kapani 4/30/2020 1:55 PMit may be the last day of the challenge but I plan to carry these habits since they make the environment healthier and they are so easy to maintain -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Annika Kapani 4/29/2020 2:37 PMin my area there is a nearby river, the Occoquan river which sometimes gets flooded due to rain -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
Annika Kapani 4/29/2020 2:36 PMby being a proud advocate others will see that its so easy to change simple daily actions -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research a Wild AnimalWhat interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
Annika Kapani 4/29/2020 2:35 PMWhen an infant koala – called a joey – is born, it immediately climbs up to its mother’s pouch -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Annika Kapani 4/29/2020 2:34 PMPollinators provide pollination services for wild plants and many of our crop species, too – one in three bites of food is due to cross-pollination by pollinators. Pollination is important for maintaining genetic diversity in plants and ensuring adequate fruit and seed production for crops, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. -
Annika Kapani 4/29/2020 2:33 PMDefinitely hard to sit myself down to learn, but we did it! -
Annika Kapani 4/27/2020 8:40 AMwoke up and immediately knew that I wanted to start off my week with healthier and happier meals and less reliance on wasteful energy to jumpstart my week on the right note! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Use a Reusable MugMaybe 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?
Annika Kapani 4/24/2020 2:07 PMa resubale mug is cuter than disposable anyway! its nice to use something personalized and aesthetic with motivational quotes written on it to start my day right.