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Paula Hopker

PAE Community

"Learning to be a better human for our planet."

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Paula's actions

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.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Read about Women Change Makers

Educating Girls

I will read a book about women change makers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Go for a Daily Walk
    What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

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    Paula Hopker 4/17/2020 10:38 AM
    I 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.