Valentina Arkin
3/11/2021 10:15 AM
Because meat is expensive and scarce. Also, when we eat meat we are killing the animals who are a huge part of the ecosystem so we are killing the ecosystem.
Valentina Arkin
"Change the world with everyday things."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 571 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO802minutesspent exercising
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UP TO450minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO450minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO96gallons of waterhave been saved
Valentina's actions
Waste
ANYBAG PROJECT SINGLE USE PLASTIC COLLECTION
I will bring in collected single use plastics for aNY Bag Project to ISB to help re-purpose single use plastics into reusable bags and reduce plastic waste in my community.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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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Valentina Arkin 3/12/2021 5:26 AMIts cool to see how hard everyone is working and we're doing really well! I'm glad to be helping the environment -
Valentina Arkin 3/12/2021 5:24 AMIts going good! I'm really proud of my team! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
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Valentina Arkin 3/11/2021 10:14 AMgood, I have not been able to complete my actions everyday but I try my hardest to complete as many as possible -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Valentina Arkin 3/04/2021 7:08 PMThere are so many things you notice when you go outside and look around. It's really cool to see! When we spend time inside so much time flies by and we miss such amazing things! -
Valentina Arkin 3/04/2021 5:39 AMIf you look through you will be surprised at all the things that you already do, and things you could do to help! -
Valentina Arkin 3/03/2021 5:26 AMI have been surprised at how many little things I could do to earn points, and help the earth.-
Green Dragons 3/03/2021 5:32 PMEach and every small task counts toward a greater change.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
Valentina Arkin 3/02/2021 3:20 PMI like a lot of different activities, but you could be playing with your friends, dancing in your room or more! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Valentina Arkin 3/02/2021 3:18 PMYOu could go on walks, bikes, runs, go swimming, and have a dance party!