Margo Kimble
4/24/2019 11:57 AM
Coffee and cocoa are major contributors to deforestation, and my diet is full of both. Going forward, I can only purchase ethically sourced/produced coffee and chocolate.
Margo Kimble
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 832 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO55minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO200minutesspent exercising
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0donationmade
Margo's actions
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
Action Track: Social Justice
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
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.
Action Track: Social Justice
Express My Support
#54 Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
Margo Kimble 4/24/2019 6:54 AMFossil fuels have an ENORMOUS carbon footprint. A simple Google search can tell one more about the short and long-term effects of these as well as other materials that have a large carbon footprint. -
Margo Kimble 4/24/2019 6:53 AMIt's the last day of the challenge, but I will continue to implement these changes into my everyday life! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Margo Kimble 4/24/2019 6:52 AMA sustainable community, in my mind, is one where people consciously make choices that are better for the environment. In order to achieve this, more people would need to acknowledge and accept that climate change is real and put in an effort to make more eco-friendly choices. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Margo Kimble 4/23/2019 2:17 PMDoing the smallest things like turning lights off when you leave a room and unplugging electronics that are not being used can make a substantial impact over time. -
Margo Kimble 4/23/2019 2:16 PMMaking a genuine effort to eat less meat has been tricky at times, but I know it is for a greater, better cause so I am happy to do it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeHow could better walking infrastructure make your city both more enjoyable and more equitable?
Margo Kimble 4/22/2019 6:41 AMBetter walking infrastructure would make Pittsburgh more attractive to people who already live here and people looking to move here. It would also make people more likely to walk to their destinations rather than drive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Margo Kimble 4/22/2019 6:36 AMThere are quite literally zero downsides to planting trees; it's a good workout, it's good for the environment, and it makes you feel like you're making a difference in the fight against climate change, even if it's just a small one. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Margo Kimble 4/16/2019 9:58 AMIf I can use public transit to get to a community event and beat traffic (and not have to pay for parking), I am much more likely to attend. For sporting events in particular, I enjoy public transit a lot more than driving because there are other fans around and it's a very positive and energetic environment (unless the team loses, that is). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeWhen family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
Margo Kimble 4/15/2019 8:58 AMIt's hard to answer this without getting too political, but generally speaking, if women have easier (see also: more affordable) access to healthcare and family planning materials, it results in healthier women making healthier choices. This benefits society and the economy as a whole.