Sophia Magness

Carbon Cutters

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
307 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

20

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

6.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

75

minutes

spent outdoors

Sophia's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 50 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Sophia Magness 3/25/2025 6:31 PM
- 14-DAY STREAK
I'm going to seal any drafts near my windows and front door. I also read that washing your clothes in cold water instead of hot water is a quick way to reduce energy consumption.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Sophia Magness 3/23/2025 2:38 PM
- 14-DAY STREAK
Spending more time outdoors, especially locally, can reveal how plants, insects, and animals interacts within the biosphere. I felt connected to the trails and appreciative regarding where I live and my access to nature.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Why 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?
Sophia Magness 3/09/2025 3:34 PM
- 14-DAY STREAK
I believe that people in richer countries eat more meat, and have a more diverse diet, because of economic, cultural, and regional factors. Eating red meats may increase an individual's chances of developing heart disease, and other diseases, due to high amounts of saturated fat. Additionally, beef emitting more methane and carbon dioxide in production when compared to white meats.

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