Shapley Family
4/24/2019 12:06 PM
We finally re-loaned money we had bouncing around Kiva. Will do so diligently in the future, rather than let it stagnate.
Shapley Family
"Our family takes some new actions and makes some new good habits as part of the challenge."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 561 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO34minutesspent learning
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UP TO0.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO510minutesspent exercising
Shapley's actions
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
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.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 1 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.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Women and Girls
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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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Shapley Family 4/24/2019 12:22 PMWe do a lot every day that isn't reflected in the challenge - composting, etc. I wish I could have achieved more in portion control, but I guess even the climate crisis can't solve my personal obesity crisis. We never got around to researching local businesses that are owned by women. We know of a few that we do frequent, but we didn't do any new research. We did manage to walk regularly (even on days I neglected to check in - missed points!), save water on flushing the toilets, and begin research on replacing an old air conditioner. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. Why do you think that is?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are the most pressing issues for women and girls in your community?
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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?
Shapley Family 4/24/2019 4:37 AMHas anyone else done the legwork to learn about which local businesses are owned by women? Looking to steal, since we all live in the same community... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Shapley Family 4/24/2019 4:36 AMWe already have small tanks so I installed two beer bottles - all that would fit - in two toilet tanks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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Shapley Family 4/09/2019 6:24 PMHas anyone else done the research on refrigerants? -
Shapley Family 4/04/2019 5:51 PMIt’s silly that adding profile pictures and the like earn points. Come on.-
Petra Ruger 4/07/2019 6:14 AMTraditional ceremonies of connecting with each other and celebrating the earth have always included elaborate costumes, art, song and dance. Perhaps the importance of this has been overlooked. -
Chantal Collins 4/04/2019 6:03 PMit is but that’s the hand we’ve been dealt.
I think it’s just to capture people’s attention or a “feel good” thing
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
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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?
Shapley Family 4/03/2019 5:54 PMWalking behind my house is easy. Walking in front is more perilous. No sidewalks, little shoulder.