Kristina Benson
10/22/2018 8:53 AM
Hiked a new trail with the pup in Forest Park, we've been blessed with amazing fall weather lately!
Kristina Benson
"Start better environmental habits! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 677 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO39meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO150minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO75minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1,162pounds of CO2have been saved
Kristina's actions
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Kristina Benson 10/22/2018 8:51 AMWhy don't I go to the farmer's market more often? It was great and everything tastes so good! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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Jena Levy 10/04/2018 9:13 AMYOU CAN DO IT!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Choose a Carbon OffsetA round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
Kristina Benson 10/03/2018 4:16 PMWell, I bought a carbon offset for my flight to Detroit... not a bad idea to do it for every flight... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Kristina Benson 10/03/2018 3:07 PM1st day, pretty good gratitude :P puppy cuddles in the morning, being physically able to bike to work, and a successful sell of my mobility scooter! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Kristina Benson 10/03/2018 3:04 PMDay 1: Veggie meals breakfast bagel and lunch pasta with lots of mushrooms