Natalia Piasecka
4/25/2024 5:46 AM
Picking up litter may be a good conversation starter or a reason for collecting smiles and appreciation from locals. However, I hope these gestures evolve into active participation.
Natalia Piasecka
" Individual actions can collectively create a healthier Earth. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 35 THIS WEEK
- 809 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO46meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO44milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO44milestraveled by foot
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UP TO36pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1,200minutesspent outdoors
Natalia's actions
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.
Climate + Air
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Choose natural materials
Choose only natural materials while buying clothes to limit microplastic that is getting to the environment and my body. Consider second-hand clothes whenever possible.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Reduce Animal Products
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.
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
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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Natalia Piasecka 4/26/2024 6:18 AMIt's hard to find clothes made only with natural materials now, but it's worth the struggle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Natalia Piasecka 4/25/2024 5:44 AMI’m awaiting better weather to resume bike, rollerblades and more walking.-
Rufino Hardy Delgado 4/25/2024 5:45 AMNice
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Natalia Piasecka 4/25/2024 5:42 AMSpending consistent time outdoors has been rejuvenating, offering a sense of connection with nature and a refreshing break from the digital world. It was challenging being ill, as I missed the balance that the natural environment provides. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Reduce Animal ProductsHow does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Natalia Piasecka 4/25/2024 5:40 AMEating more meat significantly contributes to climate change due to high greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, especially methane from beef production. This dietary choice also accelerates deforestation and strains resources, affecting global food systems and the well-being of communities-
Rufino Hardy Delgado 4/25/2024 6:03 AMYes, those factors really affect our climate.
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Natalia Piasecka 4/25/2024 5:31 AMI realized that this isn’t just about cleaning up; it’s about changing mindsets. It’s not hard to pick up trash, but isn’t it even easier to not throw it where it doesn’t belong? Every piece of garbage picked up is a victory, but every piece not thrown is a triumph for our planet. 🌎 -
Natalia Piasecka 4/17/2024 5:00 AMMore walking, less driving - loving the fresh air! Feeling great about contributing to a healthier planet! 🌍