Elaine Knechtel
4/30/2024 6:27 AM
I can make choices such as not buying palm and pulp oil or products with these ingredients because every time I do this I'm voting for them to stop destroying peatlands.
Elaine Knechtel
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 491 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO330minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO27minutesspent learning
Elaine's actions
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Industry
resources
Use a reusable water bottle
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 17 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Electricity
Little Light
While there is daylight out (until 7:45PM) Keep household lights off.
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 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
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 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 Reduce Animal ProductsWhy 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?
Elaine Knechtel 4/25/2024 5:34 AMI think that people in richer countries eat more meat because there are a lot of resources that go into raising animals for slaughter. Eating meat can be a good source of protein but can harm the planet in many ways. -
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?