Anna Kopitov
4/24/2019 8:41 AM
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Anna Kopitov
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 458 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO110milestraveled by bus
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO270minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO-10.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO110milesnot traveled by car
Anna's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.98 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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 QUESTIONWomen and GirlsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
We can all take action by supporting woman-owned business in our business practices by partnering with these business in proposals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Anna Kopitov 4/24/2019 8:39 AMI didn't realize coffee lead to deforestation so know I make an effort to purchase shade-grown, bird friendly coffee. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Anna Kopitov 4/24/2019 8:38 AM
Planting trees in my yard provides immeasurable benefits to my mental, physical and spiritual health. Simply observing the flowering and growth year to year as well as the wildlife that use this resource is relaxing and elicits a smile. Powerful attitude adjuster. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Anna Kopitov 4/24/2019 8:35 AMIn addition to reducing my environmental impact to the planet, access to public transportation to commute to work has greatly reduced my stress level. I think that in turn further reduces my energy consumption indirectly. For example, my diet is healthier and I exercise more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Anna Kopitov 4/23/2019 8:26 AMSpent the weekend in riverside parks and noticed the pathways created through various habitats as well as the interpretive signs. This particular park also had overnight camping in the form of yurts which was a peaceful addition to the forest understory as it blended very well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
Anna Kopitov 4/23/2019 8:22 AMI think the cattle and other livestock lobbies certainly contribute to people eating more meat than other countries - as well as marketing popularity of fast food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?