Katherine Gould-Martin
4/23/2019 3:39 PM
The relentless consumer pressure to pay so much attention to ones appearance.
Katherine Gould-Martin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 273 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO55minutesspent learning
-
UP TO203pounds of CO2have been saved
Katherine'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).
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
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?
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Connect With A NonprofitWhat are the most pressing issues for women and girls in your community?
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Katherine Gould-Martin 4/23/2019 3:38 PMI took the train from Los Angeles to New Mexico instead of flying and have another train ride coming up next month. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Katherine Gould-Martin 4/23/2019 3:37 PMI found a kit for my purse with metal silverware so I can avoid plastic.-
Paula Ward 4/23/2019 9:22 PMI love this idea!
-
-
Katherine Gould-Martin 3/26/2019 11:29 AMI'm glad to hear about all the bamboo products and will start looking for them, starting with the toothbrush.