Lucia Smith
5/26/2020 6:25 AM
I think a sustainable community would be one in which everyone lives in harmony with nature. We all need to connect with nature and understand her power and magic first.
Lucia Smith
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO40minutesspent exercising
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UP TO27meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
Lucia's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 9 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 11 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 25 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Support Organic Growing Methods
Nutrient Management
I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 11 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 7 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 12 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
Lucia Smith 5/22/2020 6:20 AMI learned that complications from pregnancy and giving birth are the most common causes of death in girls ages 15 to 19 around the world. Also, lower fertility rates often help families escape poverty and give them access to opportunities. In remote areas, it is harder for people to get access to education about family planning, as well as birth control. In higher-income countries, however, it is more a matter of being responsible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
Lucia Smith 5/20/2020 5:36 AMI can not buy products with palm oil or palm products, and save paper by reusing and recycling it.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Lucia Smith 5/15/2020 7:31 AMI love trails by water because the sound is calming. The more trails the better! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Lucia Smith 5/15/2020 6:00 AMI am very concerned about plastic production, because we use an astonishing amount of both “reusable” and single-use plastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Lucia Smith 5/13/2020 6:42 AMI definitely feel more aware about how much my actions affect the climate.I am overwhelmed by how hard it will be to get everyone on board with saving the planet through our actions. I feel hopeful when I am in nature, because I see how strong, powerful, beautiful, and resilient she is. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Lucia Smith 5/12/2020 6:48 AMBy choosing alternative transport, we can connect more with our community during bus, train, carpool, etc. rides. I enjoy walking and biking very much. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Lucia Smith 5/11/2020 7:46 AMI am very worried about climate change, but do my best to help with waste reduction, etc., and try to stay calm. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Organic Growing MethodsIt is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?
Lucia Smith 5/11/2020 7:07 AMThat is ridiculous. Organic food is what we should all be eating every day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Lucia Smith 5/11/2020 7:06 AMBecause meat is expensive often, and it is also very unsustainable for the planet because of deforestation and green house gases. It is also healthier to eat mostly plant-based.