

Lindsay Sage
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 928 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO75minutesspent learning
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UP TO510minutesspent exercising
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UP TO16plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11conversationswith people
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Lindsay's actions
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 1 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
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
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
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
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.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 11 friends, family and/or colleagues.
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
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
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.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
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 QUESTIONTransportHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?
Lindsay Sage 4/24/2019 9:30 AMIf I had an electric bike I would ride t to school instead of driving everyday. -
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 QUESTIONFoodDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Lindsay Sage 4/09/2019 6:02 AMEating local foods is usually clean eating. Good for you and good for the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Lindsay Sage 4/08/2019 9:14 AMApproximately 1/3 of a food items shelf like is left after the sell by date. The quality of a product goes down considerably after the use by date. -
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?
Lindsay Sage 4/08/2019 9:10 AMSilvopasture is the act of combining forestry and grazing of domestic animals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Lindsay Sage 4/08/2019 9:01 AMBioplastics take anywhere from six weeks to 90 days to breakdown. You can recycle them or put them in your compost. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
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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?
Lindsay Sage 4/04/2019 9:11 AMI walk my dogs outside multiple times a day and it gives me moments to take a step away from stress.