

Lulu Breslin
"I want to help animals and their habitats. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 564 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO47minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO5.0minutesspent exercising
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UP TO14plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Lulu's actions
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 2 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Women and Girls
Host a Film Screening
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
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.
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.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 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 5 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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 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?
Lulu Breslin 4/25/2019 11:09 AMI have really enjoyed being surrounded by nature! also I love to take bike rides as well!!! -
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?
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 1:31 PMOblong and land of oz are both run by women, so you should shop there! it is important to support women because they don't make as much as men normally do. it is wrong, but it is reality. (sadly) -
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 1:24 PMmy challenge is going great! but sadly I have not met all of my challenges :(-
Violet Turck 4/24/2019 6:35 PMMe either! It's ok though, everyone appreciates what you're doing to help the environment:)
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Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 1:17 PMI have been to the city many times and the litter, noise, lights, and just everything is overwhelmingly polluting. -
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 1:09 PMmy challenge is going great though I wish I had done more things! I think I bit off more than I could chew! even so I really enjoyed this challenge!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 1:02 PMvery happy that I planted a tree! The air is a little bit fresher now!-
Violet Turck 4/24/2019 6:36 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 12:56 PMI have met a few people that have told me I can't do something just because I am a girl. nothing frustrates me more than someone telling me I can't do something because I am a girl. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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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?
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 12:52 PMmy diet effects the environment in the way that I do eat meat, but I am trying to cut the palm oil out of my diet, and also trying to be careful.-
Violet Turck 4/24/2019 6:38 PMAfter telling me about the palm oil today, I'm cutting down on that as much as possible. I'll read the ingredients on the back of my chips next time, lol.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 12:43 PMI think that the biggest advantage to silvopasturing is that we still manage to get what we want but it is also good for the environment!