Paula Hopker
"Learning to be a better human for our planet."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
Paula's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minute(s) researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for me or my family's lifestyle.
Climate Change
Reduce My Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
Using one of the links below, I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or classmates about ways we can reduce our negative environmental impact.
Climate Change
Discuss Drawdown Solutions
All Drawdown Solutions
Each day, I will discuss with 2 family member(s), classmate(s), or friend(s) why climate solutions are important to me and which ones I would like to see implemented locally, nationally, or globally.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
Forest Protection
I will contact 5 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Women and Girls
Read about Women Change Makers
Educating Girls
I will read a book about women change makers.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Buildings Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, classroom, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry & Materials Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minute(s) learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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 QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Paula Hopker 4/17/2020 10:38 AMI recently discover a huge pond/lake that is in my neighborhood. I was aware that it existed, but I had no idea how large and beautiful it is. totally makes going for long walks worth it.