Jana Kovalcikova
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,148 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO61milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO61milestraveled by bus
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UP TO559pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO46pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO30poundswaste composted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
Jana's actions
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 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 30 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 1 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
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
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.
Action Track: Community
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
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.
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 2 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land + Forests
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.
Land + Forests
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 10 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
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.
Land + Forests
Compost Food Waste
Food in the landfill is one of the main sources of greenhouse gasses. I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
Land + Forests
Carry My Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me this month, to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will post on the feed my reflections, conversations, and actions I will take moving forward.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Land + Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will look for sustainable palm oil products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSP) label. I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation and opt for ones that help sustain healthy communities and forests.
Land + Forests
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.
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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Jana Kovalcikova 4/30/2024 3:01 AMi planted 3 trees in the garden today.-
Anca Laslau 4/30/2024 10:21 AMGood job, Jana! We want photos :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Borrow Before I BuyHow did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:24 PMBefore buying groceries, take a look in your refrigerator and pantry. Snap a picture of what you already have or make a list of what you know you’ll need Explore the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors. Borrow items you’ll only need occasionally, and consider lending things you have that others might find useful.-
Ioana Bontas-Pop 4/28/2024 11:55 PMJana, that's such practical advice! 📸📝 Keeping track of what we have before shopping can really cut down on waste and duplicate purchases. It's a sustainable practice that's good for the planet and our wallets. Will definitely be incorporating this into my routine! ♻️🛒 #SmartShopping
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Personal Waste AuditWhat are the results of your waste audit and what did you learn? How can you reduce your waste going forward?
Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:21 PMDetermine the effectiveness of your operations
Stop guessing. Find out what is really going on. A waste audit can tell you what is working or not working with your current waste management program. It can uncover breakdowns, expose wasteful problems or confirm successes -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:18 PMOn average, 10 gallons per day of your water footprint (or 14% of your indoor use) is lost to leaks. Short of installing new water-efficient fixtures, one of the easiest, most effective ways to cut your footprint is by repairing leaky faucets and toilets. If you use a low-flow showerhead, you can save 15 gallons of water during a 10-minute shower -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:17 PMBecause fish and shellfish are such an important part of a healthy diet, EPA encourages states to issue safe eating guidelines to let people know what species are safe to eat. In our coutry we have two oportunities to buy local fish. -
Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:13 PMI will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water. -
Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:12 PMI will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Pick Up the PhoneWhat do all of us have in common, regardless of politics, race, religion, occupation, or place we live? How can finding common ground help us as a society and as a species?
Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:11 PMI will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies speak about the nature how we can be better. -
Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:08 PMI will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.-
Narmadha Baskaradoss 4/28/2024 11:21 PMGood initiative -
Karthik Sreevatsan D 4/28/2024 11:10 PMthat is amazing
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Jana Kovalcikova 4/28/2024 11:03 PMWild meat, fish, and insects are also important forest food sources. Insects are an especially cheap, abundant source of protein and fat. Caterpillars are great for vitamins and minerals.-
Karthik Sreevatsan D 4/28/2024 11:11 PMhahahaha. noted
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