Ethan Barrett
4/30/2024 6:12 AM
The main thing I can personally do is to stop consuming these products because not contributing to demand gives them just a tiny bit more reason to not destroy these lands.
Ethan Barrett
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 55 THIS WEEK
- 141 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO405minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO26minutesspent learning
Ethan's actions
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 26 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Ethan Barrett 4/24/2024 5:33 AMMindful eating is a wonderful way to get some time outside. I have been starting to eat meals out in the sun, and it makes me feel much much better afterwards than if I did something like watch Netflix while I eat.