Alissa Ambacher
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 122 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO100minutesspent exercising
Alissa's actions
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 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
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Alissa Ambacher 4/16/2019 6:22 AMI think Americans specifically eat a lot of meat because we have a mentality that we can do whatever we want. We feel pretty entitled, and a lot of that stems from manifest destiny, and the idea that Americans are destined for more. Our culture has evolved over time to expect that whatever we want will always be available. We consume excessively, and that's the American way. -
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?
Alissa Ambacher 4/16/2019 6:19 AMI've noticed that my neighborhood does not do a great job of keeping their trash contained on trash day. We are required to use trash cans, but most people just put their bags out on the curb, and then stray cats and other animals tear into them. I plan to talk to the HOA and the management company to try to improve this situation. -
Alissa Ambacher 4/12/2019 12:38 PMI totally forgot that this started! It's been a crazy couple weeks and I'm getting ready to move. This challenge is reminding me to make sure the bulbs in the new place are LED and to check out the shower and toilets to see if they are low-flow!