

Harper Shook
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 478 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0sustainable seafood mealconsumed
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UP TO55milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO55milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO7.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO-7.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO68minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO30more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO3.0women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businessessupported
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UP TO205minutesspent learning
Harper's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Cook With Sustainable Seafood
Improved Fisheries
Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes researching and shopping from 3 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Cattle Farming
Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management
I will spend 10 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 10 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 2 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
Reduced Food Waste
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health and Education
Watch Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series
Family Planning and Education
I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 50 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Cook With Seaweed
Seaweed Farming
I will use seaweed in a new recipe.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Industry
Practice the 5 Rs
Recycling
I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
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 QUESTIONIndustryWhat are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 8:01 PMI can add responsibility with how I use electricity and put my trash in the right places. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksWhat recipe did you make and how did it turn out? Will you cook with seaweed again?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 7:51 PMI made a seaweed sandwich. I definitely will because I have a lot left. It turned out great and I have made it before. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 11:23 AMIt has an impact on me being able to be more informed on what I know is going to be more helpful to the environment when I make decisions?: What are the parts that feel overwhelming?It feels overwhelming that when people write articles like this it obviously shows that there is a problem but they put it mainly in the hands of the reader. It's hard to even think that making changes yourself will help at all.?: What parts help you feel hopeful?I feel hopeful about the parts that show how we have come up with many different solutions so once we input them more hopefully things will start to improve a lot. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 11:06 AMNo, I had never heard of this before today. I think the biggest advantage is how peaceful and nic it looks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhat did you cook and how did it turn out? Can you share a recipe on the feed for others to try?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 10:41 AMI cooked with pole/ line caught tuna. It turned out pretty good. I made myself a tuna melt it was delish. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhich businesses that you researched are you excited to support? Are you already supporting businesses that you didn't know were owned by women, people of color, or immigrants?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 10:39 AMI am excited to support Kendra Scott. Yes, I think I am already supporting some businesses that are owned by these types of people just like kendra scott. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 10:35 AMI go to school the most. I definitely could travel with a friend there more often. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 10:33 AMThis makes me feel more a part of nature and it feels nice to get some fresh air and be outside compared to being bored in a car or train. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Harper Shook 10/31/2023 10:21 AMIt differs because I can focus more on how the food tastes and feels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Harper Shook 10/30/2023 10:45 AMI can decrease my negative impact by consuming less processed sweets and snakcs that contain palm oil wich I do a lot of right now. I can eat more local produce and more plant based meals.