

Katarzyna Grzesik
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 915 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO66meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO101milestraveled by bike
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,535minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,054minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO8.0poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO132pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO47zero-waste mealsconsumed
Katarzyna's actions
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a Tree
SDG 15
On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.
Education & Livelihood
Go by Bike
SDG 11
I will commute by bike 15 miles each day and get my muscles moving while avoiding sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG 2
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
Health & Equity
Donate Food
SDG 3, 10
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG 13
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
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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Katarzyna Grzesik 4/30/2023 10:59 AMAnother year with ecochallenge! We did it :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Donate FoodWhy do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?
Katarzyna Grzesik 4/28/2023 6:16 AMIt is good to share excess food, especially when you have a food sharing place in your neighborhood. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Reduce Animal Product ConsumptionWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Practice MindfulnessWhat was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Katarzyna Grzesik 4/21/2023 3:34 AMHelpful support while practicing mindfulness can be to listen to music. Try selecting a piece of music you’ve never heard before (preferably without lyrics), and allow yourself to be lost in the melody.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Plant a TreeHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Katarzyna Grzesik 4/10/2023 6:15 AMI planted a tree (laburnum) in a large pot in the balcony. I recommend it :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Make Zero-Waste MealsHow did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?
Katarzyna Grzesik 4/06/2023 2:26 AMMy tips: Store food in glass or stainless steel instead of plastic, take shopping bags and produce bags to the grocery store and make your own salad dressing.