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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 2

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

Paul Krämer 6/07/2021 2:28 PM

Because there are so many „synonyms“ for palm oil and also so many products in our daily lives, that contain it, its quite difficult for me, to keep track of what I‘m eating. Once I‘ve adapted to my new diet, it will be much easier for me. Its all about learning.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Keep Track of Wasted Food

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

Max Mühlberg 5/12/2021 5:34 AM

I could pay my rent for seversal months.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal 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?

Max Mühlberg 5/12/2021 5:30 AM

Nothing really changed. Weather was not the best, it was raining. The air was very refreshing tho.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

Paul Krämer 5/11/2021 10:18 AM

Unplug all devices, which are not in use.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their household

What kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?

Paul Krämer 5/11/2021 5:04 AM

The main "discussion" was about traveling by plane. My friend normally travels by plane about 3-5 times a year, even for short trips, which, I think, is unnessessary. Many beautiful vacation areas are easily reachable by train or car. And also there are many wonderful destinations near your home.

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Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Paul Krämer 5/05/2021 6:05 AM

Currently I'm not in need of a diet, but by having a look at the things I might buy at the local super market, I can already make a difference. I read what kind of products are mainly responsible for deforestation, so I now I know, how to reduce my influence on the climate change.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Paul Krämer 4/30/2021 3:08 PM

You should always rely on your natural instincts when it comes to food, which expiration date is reached. Most of the food is still edible, even weeks or months after their expiration dates, depending on the kind of product.

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Action Track: Healing & Renewal 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?

Paul Krämer 4/29/2021 3:56 AM

I enjoyed having a wlak in the park nearby. I walked in the late evening hours, so it was pretty quiet around me. So I was able to get rid of bad thoughts. i love walks in the dark, when nobody is around.

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Action Track: Building Resilience Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Clean air, clean water and healthy food are just three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons? How could/does regenerative agriculture positively impact you and your community?

Paul Krämer 4/28/2021 7:49 AM

Regenerative agriculture increases biodiversity and dispenses with artificial fertilizers, which is very important for the recovery of carbon in the ground. Regenerative agriculture helps regaining nature's health and affects our climate positively.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Keep Track of Wasted Food

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

Paul Krämer 4/28/2021 5:36 AM

I would save the money over many years and invest into a geothermal energy pump for my home. An investment for the future.

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