Linda Kram
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 455 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO5.0donationsmade
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UP TO153gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO695minutesspent learning
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UP TO70minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO70minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO6.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Linda's actions
Enacting Equity
Research Indigenous & First Nations Communities
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous or first nation communities in my regions impacted by colonization, and what I can do to be supportive.
Enacting Equity
Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!
I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 1 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.
Balancing Consumption
Know My Waste & Recycling Services
I will spend 20 minutes finding out how to recycle in my region, where landfills and/or waste sites are situated in my region, and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Nourishing Food
What is My Food Supply Chain?
I will spend 10 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.
Nourishing Food
Eat Plant-Based Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Nourishing Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Nourishing Food
Donate Food
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Nourishing Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.
Regenerating Nature
Listen to a Nature Podcast
I will spend 10 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.
Regenerating Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 5 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Regenerating Nature
Use Resources for Climate Anxiety
I will spend 5 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.
Regenerating Nature
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
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 QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Calculate My Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Linda Kram 10/26/2022 7:25 PMShorter showers, using water for plants, etc instead of just throwing it away -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnacting Equity Watch a Documentary about Racial InjusticeWhat did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Linda Kram 10/26/2022 7:23 PMRacial injustice affects many things including economics, housing, food insecurity, health, and education -
Linda Kram 10/26/2022 7:19 PMWasn't able to keep up with it this time but definitely made me more aware and I will keep working on it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Linda Kram 10/26/2022 7:17 PMChocolate is a good example, harvesting and manufacturing in a local, sustainable way also helps birds and animals as well as the people. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Know My Waste & Recycling ServicesWhat did you find surprising or hopeful in your research?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Use Resources for Climate AnxietyIs climate anxiety a new concept for you or something you have been following for sometime?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Listen to a Nature PodcastWhat podcast did you choose and what did you learn on the podcast you listened to?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Linda Kram 10/26/2022 7:09 PMIt does not surprise me. I'm trying to stick to the list and portion sizes so I won't have waste -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Eat Plant-Based MealsWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Linda Kram 10/26/2022 7:07 PMFriday vegetarian burrito all their vegan and vegetarian stuff is awesome -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Donate FoodWhy do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?