Keila Kimura

Blue and Gold Greenies

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participant impact

UP TO

65

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

60

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

37

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

11

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

37

miles

traveled by carpool

Keila's actions

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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DAILY ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Health and Education

I will spend at least 180 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Try Carpooling

Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their household

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Calculate the carbon footprint of my household

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 180 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 120 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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
Industry Calculate the carbon footprint of my household

After you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?

Keila Kimura 6/06/2023 12:13 PM

Quite a few of the areas I see I can improve are out of my control such as building efficiency and quite a bit of my food. This is mostly because I do not have the funds or stability to decrease these significantly. I definitely will make small changes such as swapping out some foods and walking to do grocery shopping when I can.

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- Daniela Carvajal 6/06/2023 6:45 PM
  
  Hi Keila! After I determined my carbon footprint, I realized that most of it came from the vehicle drive. Something I started doing differently to change this, is I started walking to places that are nearby instead of driving there. For instance, I live very close to a Target and my local grocery store, so if I ever have to go for a few things I walk there instead of driving like I used to.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Keila Kimura 4/18/2023 11:02 AM

I have noticed other people around me more. I also realize that I feel more refreshed and energized when starting the day with a daily walk instead of going straight to class and sitting at a desk. I wish that the pavements had less hazards along them and walking in such an urban area makes me miss walking around the abundance of greenery back home. I think walking would also be more feasible alone if I felt safe in my surroundings, but it is unfortunate that I need to be extra aware of my surroundings in an unenjoyable way when I walk alone. I think walking with other people may be a solution to this particular issue but then I miss out on the personal time I have for myself during these walks.

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- Kelly Gocke 4/30/2023 10:58 PM
  
  Hi Keila! I also agree that walking in an urban area is not the same as walking in my hometown, but I do appreciate that there are more people to see on my walks in Westwood than at home. I also second your sentiment about feeling safe in your surroundings, especially since sometimes I really want to go on a walk past sunset but I feel more anxious and less aware of my surroundings when it's dark.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?

Keila Kimura 4/18/2023 10:55 AM

I find that this also contributes to eating more mindfully. I find that I eat the right amount to feel nourished but not overeat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Try Carpooling

List some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

Keila Kimura 4/13/2023 1:26 PM

I commute to school and do grocery shopping primarily. I always carpool to school and the grocery stores. Primarily because I do not like driving alone, there is an added benefit of making these commutes with others. There is no need to use a single car to just transport me if I can avoid it because it would just contribute to traffic and air pollution per person.

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- ANNA YAKURA 4/14/2023 9:28 AM
  
  Hi Keila, I can definetly relate to this post! Carpooling and ride sharing with friends has been a great way for me to not only reduce my carbon footprint but spend time with my friends. On days where I can walk or carpool to my well-frequented areas, I find myself noticing more things about my surroundings, like the new spring flora around campus, running into other friends, and seeing exciting events take place. Taking transportation with others has been really fun for me!
  
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