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October 1 - October 31, 2023
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Tijana Bunjevacki

KEEN US

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 934 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    59
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    37
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    238
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    238
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    2.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    236
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,940
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    772
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    215
    minutes
    spent learning

Tijana's actions

Industry

Go Paperless

Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions, and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Choose Recycled Paper

Recycled Paper

I will plan ahead to use paper products only made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Buy Bamboo

Bamboo Production

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

Conservation Agriculture

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 100 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Support Local Food Systems

Plant-Rich Diets

I will source 30 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

Public Transit

I will use public transit 20 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Telepresence, High-Speed Rail

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
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
    Transportation
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/31/2023 6:51 AM
    Knowing that our electric power is made by natural resources that are not damaging to the nature.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/31/2023 6:50 AM
    Re-purposing older clothes and buying vintage clothes.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/31/2023 6:49 AM
    It made me pay more attention to the dates on the packaging.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    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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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/31/2023 6:48 AM
    I enjoyed all the Halloween decoration in my neighborhood.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/31/2023 6:47 AM
    Supporting Farmers! We have to d it, otherwise we will not have local fresh options!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/18/2023 8:24 AM
    I took a train from Rome to Naples instead of the plane. It was great! I really enjoy taking trains while in Europe. I wish we had more rail options in the States.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/18/2023 8:21 AM
    Unfortunately, eating meat in our country affect our body negatively because our meat is full of hormones and preservative.

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/16/2023 7:04 AM
    Repotted my pineapple yesterday! It has been year and a half since I plated the crown in the soil! Now it has 6 feet diameter! Hoping to see fruit soon!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/16/2023 7:03 AM
    Just looking at my plants and my garden change in last two years put different perspective on life. It is mind blowing to think that two years ago it was nothing and now it is in full bloom with more than 100 plants!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

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    Tijana Bunjevacki 10/13/2023 6:46 AM
    To install smart thermostat.