Sara Laska
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 736 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO42pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO341pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO994gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO4.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO240minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO701minutesspent learning
Sara's actions
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 3 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 5 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 14 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 25 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 20 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 6 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Me
I will spend at least 10 minutes each day researching what biodiversity is, how biodiversity positively impacts our world, and how the loss of biodiversity harms it. I will share what I learn on the feed.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Climate + Air
Declutter My Home Without the Landfill
Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 180 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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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Sara Laska 4/23/2024 6:18 AMI am most proud of co-hosting the clean-up effort. I will continue helping the nature and environment. I decided to join another clean-up effort in May :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Sustainability Lunch and LearnWho did you engage in your lunch and learn? What resources did you use? How did it go and what did you learn?
Sara Laska 4/21/2024 8:58 AMI engaged with participants in a clean-up action, working together to improve our local environment. It was a rewarding experience, and we made a positive impact by removing litter and restoring the beauty of our community. Through teamwork and dedication, we demonstrated the importance of environmental stewardship and the power of collective action.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?
Sara Laska 4/21/2024 8:57 AMI learned that freshwater and oceans are crucial for life on Earth because they provide habitats for countless species and help regulate the climate. One surprising thing I discovered is the importance of mangroves in protecting coastal areas and serving as nurseries for marine life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Sara Laska 4/21/2024 8:56 AMIt is good, as I feel I contribute to our society, environment and planet. I was planting trees as a part of the community, so it was also socialising effort. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Sara Laska 4/21/2024 8:52 AMIt made me feel great - being a part of social group, who cares about nature and our planet. Seeing the nature looks more greener and greener, with less of trash. -
Sara Laska 4/21/2024 8:50 AM
I was a co-host of the clean-up effort in Gdańsk - Brętowo/Strzyży. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Sara Laska 4/15/2024 1:28 AMVolunteering helps communities by offering help to those who need it most. It brings people together and makes our bonds stronger. Personally, volunteering has made me feel more connected to my community. It's shown me how we can all pitch in to make things better.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Beauty and Personal ProductsWhat new insights did you gain about the skincare products you use? Did you reach out to advocate for refillable or recyclable packaging?
Sara Laska 4/15/2024 1:27 AMThrough my exploration of skincare products, I learned about the environmental impact of packaging. This prompted me to advocate for refillable or recyclable options. I believe small changes like these can make a big difference for the planet.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Consume only Needs vs WantsConsuming only what we need vs. what we want can be really hard to do. What has been challenging about committing to this action for a month? What have you learned about yourself? Will you change any habits going forward?
Sara Laska 4/09/2024 1:55 AMCommitting to consuming only what we need challenges our desires. It tests our discipline in prioritizing necessity over indulgence. Throughout this month, I've realized my impulses and tendencies towards excess. It's taught me about self-control and the importance of mindful consumption. I plan to carry forward this awareness, striving to align my actions more closely with genuine needs rather than fleeting wants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Regenerative Agriculture and MeWhat did you learn about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture? How can you support healthy farming practices for people and the planet?
Sara Laska 4/08/2024 12:10 AMRegenerative agriculture helps soil, wildlife, and water. To support it:
- Buy from local farmers.
- Choose organic foods.
- Encourage sustainable farming rules.
- Teach others about it.
- Don't waste food.
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金良 马 4/08/2024 12:26 AMTry to grow vegetables in the garden or the backyard.