Stella Pearmine

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Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 30 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.

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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.

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Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

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Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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Fresh Water

Water-Friendly Beauty Products

Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.

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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.

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Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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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?

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?

Stella Pearmine 4/23/2020 10:43 AM

I guess meat is seen as a luxury, other than that I am not quite sure why richer countries eat more meat.
The global food system emitted around 5.7 billion tons of carbon dioxide in greenhouse gas emissions In 2010. It takes more than 2,400 gallons of water to produce just 1 pound of meat. Meat is also high In fat, especially saturated fat, eating a lot of saturated fat can increase cholesterol levels In blood, raising your risk of heart disease. Those are three reasons why eating meat affects our planet and other people

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Learn about Our Oceans

What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

Stella Pearmine 4/23/2020 10:20 AM

Oceans provide over half of the worlds oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere. A way that you can help take care of ocean health Is using reusable plastic products, like glass straws, or a cloth bag for groceries.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Say No to Plastic Straws

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Stella Pearmine 4/16/2020 10:02 AM

I can substitute plastic straws with the glass and metal straws I have. I have a reusable cup for coffee. My family and I use reusable cloth bags Instead of plastic vegetable bags. My family and I use reusable containers for food as well.

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