Tina Welsh
4/17/2019 4:08 PM
Increased access and use has made me less intimidated by public transit systems in places I visit
Tina Welsh
"Get those points!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 368 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0peoplehelped
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO55milestraveled by bus
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO-0.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO33meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO55milesnot traveled by car
Tina's actions
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).
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Action Track: Social Justice
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 4 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
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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?
Tina Welsh 4/17/2019 4:07 PMOur separation from our food system allows us to not think about the repercussions of eating meat and the suffering it causes -
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?