Kaia Dresselhaus
10/24/2018 1:26 PM
If water flows down the drain from my house, the first body of water that it would go into would be the Willamette River.
Kaia Dresselhaus
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 773 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO510minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO60milestraveled by bus
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UP TO60milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO450minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO102meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Kaia's actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 15 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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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Kaia Dresselhaus 10/24/2018 2:01 PMI am so glad that I started going to sleep 30 minutes earlier than I usually do! I feel so much more energized and ready for the day! :-) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Collect Rain WaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
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Kaia Dresselhaus 10/24/2018 1:24 PMI can't believe it's the last day of the challenge! I feel like this has made me become so much more aware and in touch with my eco-friendly habits and also things I need to improve on. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Use Public TransitThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not?
Kaia Dresselhaus 10/21/2018 9:08 AMThis doesn't surprise me because I knew about the unequal spending before seeing this, but I am still shocked at how little money goes to education. I understand that safety and security is important, but in my opinion our government spends too much on defense and should put more of its financial resources into helping people who need food, healthcare, or free education. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food DesertsWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Kaia Dresselhaus 10/13/2018 9:23 PMHaving access to nutritious food makes a community healthier -- for a lot of neighborhoods, the only place nearby to buy groceries is a convenience store or drugstore, which don't have high quality food or fresh produce. This limits important vitamins and nutrients, which in turn can lead to increased risk for certain diseases or deficiencies. Having access to good food makes communities stronger! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Kaia Dresselhaus 10/13/2018 9:19 PMI practice self care by taking time out of my schedule to slow down and check in with myself about how I'm feeling. Having some alone time can be really healing, whether you're taking a long walk to spend time with your thoughts, practicing a relaxing skincare routine, or just wearing a comfy outfit and feeling good in your body. -
Kaia Dresselhaus 10/13/2018 9:13 PMIt's so nice to be able to see the season shift into autumn little by little! The air is so crisp and chilly in the morning when I get up for work, and the leaves are beautiful and crunchy under my feet when I walk. We've been having some warm days lately, and I'm trying to soak in the sun and blue sky while it lasts! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Kaia Dresselhaus 10/09/2018 5:43 PMTo save energy, I can turn off the lights and appliances/electronics that I'm not using when I leave the room. I can also be aware of the thermostat in my home and make sure I'm not wasting energy by having the heat up too high when I can just put on a sweater instead. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Kaia Dresselhaus 10/05/2018 10:17 PMI get around 8 hours of sleep now on average. I wanted to shift my sleep schedule so that I went to bed earlier and woke up earlier. Because of my morning classes and opening shifts at work, I've had the chance to try this new schedule, and I like it a lot; I feel more energized and like I have more time in the day to get things done. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Kaia Dresselhaus 10/05/2018 10:14 PMWalking around the city instead of driving is great because I can appreciate the cute houses and gardens in neighborhoods instead of just zooming past them. I feel more relaxed and thoughtful when I'm walking, it also gives you some alone time to think and daydream, which I really like!