KIANA TSUDAMA
"I have always known to conserve and reuse things so as to not waste. However, I didn't fully understand why. As I grew older I started to see the effects of creating too much waste, such as the masses of garbage in the ocean. Still, I did not fully understand why it was important to reduce carbon footprint and other eco-friendly actions. It wasn't until reading the articles in this class that I realized how intertwined the consequences of my actions are and how detrimental they are to our planet. I hope to learn more about what I can do to help minimize the negative effects of my actions and actually create effective change that gives my grandchildren the best chance at a safe life."
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participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
KIANA's actions
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Electricity
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.
Electricity
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.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Health and Education
Host a Film Screening
Health and Education
I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Land Sinks
Support a Community Garden
Multiple Solutions
I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.
Industry
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 180 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
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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KIANA TSUDAMA 4/13/2021 11:52 AMEver since I was young, I knew that we should try not to be wasteful and reuse what we can. Mottainai, a Japanese phrase taught to me by my Bachan (grandmother), means to regret wasting or "What a waste!". She turned old rice sacks into dish rags. She told me to eat every last grain of rice. From my knowledge, mottainai became more important during and after WWII, around the times of Japanese internment camps. This is because they could only take so much and were only given so much during those times. This concept has transformed from being about conserving little resources we have for our family in the present time into conserving to create a better future for my family. This class has helped me realize just how important it is to take action NOW to preserve the world for future generations. All of our actions have consequences, and what I can do right now is to be more mindful of the impact my actions have. I hope that I can learn more ways to practice mottainai and to minimize the impact that my actions have on climate change.-
KIANA TSUDAMA 4/13/2021 11:53 AM
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