Leah Goldstein

Atlanta Girls' School

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
646 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

312

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

10

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

90

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

10

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

71

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Leah's actions

Transport

Stay on the Ground

#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Install a Toilet Bank

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities 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?

Leah Goldstein 4/20/2019 4:44 PM

On my walks, I notice a lot of houses and trees. I enjoy seeing people (and their dogs) and socializing with them. I would enjoy my walks more if there was a public park or community garden.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

In 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?

Leah Goldstein 4/20/2019 4:33 PM

In my opinion, people in North America eat more meat than people in other countries becuase they can afford it and it is a very common food. Our country has a long history of eating meat. Our history/culture contributes to the increase in consumption of meat today becuse of how big the industry is. This shows that North Americans support the growing meat industry. It is ok to eat meat, but we should decrease the amount we eat. There are other countries that are just as successful without consuming the amount of meat that we are.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Leah Goldstein 4/18/2019 7:34 PM

Instead of traveling by plane, my group planned to travel by car to get to our destination. The eight of us carpooled in two cars. It was very easy to plan our trip using cars instead of traveling by air planes. In the future, I can avoid more air travel by planning trips using ground transportation. For example, I can travel to a nearby state in a car or by train. I can also avoid taking uneeded trips/vacations.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Leah Goldstein 4/17/2019 7:12 AM

I can incorporate the other “R’s” in my life style by donating clothes I no longer need, shopping second hand, and repurposing anything I can. I can also use reusable Tupperware and jars for my lunches, instead of plastic bags. Incorporating these “R’s” in my daily life makes me feel hopeful and optimistic that the world will be able to reduce the use of plastic and other non-evoirmentally friendly items.

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