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Nina Ahola
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0sustainable seafood mealconsumed
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UP TO19milestraveled by bike
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UP TO27pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO115minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO26more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO155minutesspent learning
Nina's actions
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Industry
Green My Job
Industry
Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.
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.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 20 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Industry
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will spend 30 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
Land Sinks
Local Perennial Biomass
Perennial Biomass Production
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 15 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 3 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Choose Better Wood Products
Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Industry
Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket
Refrigerant Management
I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.
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 QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Nina Ahola 6/17/2024 11:06 AMThe GWP of refrigerants commonly in use is about 2500-3500! EU is slashing especially at supermarkets, who have to reduce to refeigerants pf under 159GWP and seem to be going to CO2. Others will have to change to refrigerants of under 2700, which is still a lot. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Cook With Sustainable SeafoodWhat did you cook and how did it turn out? Can you share a recipe on the feed for others to try?
Nina Ahola 6/17/2024 11:01 AMI cooked freshwater fish pasta, the fish was from a tin of mixed freshwater fish of very abundant and not very highly regarded species here, from a small producer. The pasta was divine! Easy to make too. https://www.k-ruoka.fi/reseptit/luonnonkalapasta-
Louisa Lubiak 6/19/2024 2:23 PMThat looks so delicious! I wish I could eat that for dinner now! :-)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Find a Local Climate-Friendly SupermarketHow close is the nearest climate-friendly supermarket to your home? How could you encourage local supermarket to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants?
Nina Ahola 6/06/2024 10:30 AMI didn’t actually find out yet where the closest climate-friendly supermarket is. The map didn’t help; it doesn’t show any for us. A little googling shows that in 2020 already 40% of the S-supermarkets had climate friendly (non-HFC) refrigerants and 25% of the K-supermarkets. I’ll have to investigate the nearby stores. At least with K-stores I could pitch it to the storekeeper. Again EU comes to aid in encouraging change - it’s mandatory by 2030. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Nina Ahola 6/03/2024 9:45 AMI love biking to work, especially now in the summer. My route goes through the woods and everything is so green, the light is beautiful, the air feels good on my skin and everything smells fresh and flowery, I get bursts of childhood joy, almost feel like as if biking to school. Winter biking through the snpw has its own thrills but now it’s soooo nice.-
Louisa Lubiak 6/03/2024 2:31 PMIt is wonderful to glide through green spaces on a bicycle! Feeling the fresh forest air kiss your face is a true pleasure!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Choose Better Wood ProductsBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Nina Ahola 6/03/2024 9:40 AMForests as a carbon sequestration resource is such a flat and utilitarian way of thinking about them. They support so many different ecosystem services, so many different species, so many priceless trophic chains.-
Kristiina Nuottimäki 6/05/2024 5:20 AMExactly so! -
Louisa Lubiak 6/03/2024 2:26 PMNina, I agree with you! Forests do not exist to serve human needs they exist in their own right and provide environments for all forms of live to thrive.
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