
Magdalena Kurzawa
"Stay green."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,967 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO170minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO10minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO176gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO3.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO335minutesspent learning
Magdalena's actions
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Be Active
Be Active. Stay fit & reduce the power consumption by daily activities like running, walking, gym, bike ride.
Waste
Recycle everything I can
Plastic caps collection which will be then donated to Hospice
Community
Support to Local Animal Shelter
Support local shelter by donating food , needed equipment, ect.
Nature
Paint your area in green
Plant a tree or clean forest in your neighbourhood
Simplicity
Organize a Course
Do at Home
I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
Do at Home
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Forage for My Food
Do at Home
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Simplicity
Core Values
Do at Home
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Simplicity
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
Do at Home
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Nature
Organize a Course
Do at Home
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Do at Home
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
Do at Home
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
Nature
Offset for Climate Justice
Do at Home
Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.
Simplicity
Meditate
Do at Home
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Participant Feed
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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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Magdalena Kurzawa 10/28/2020 1:35 AMReduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three "R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space. -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/27/2020 2:35 AMWe should: Produce food where it's most likely to thrive, which will use less water and less land. -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/26/2020 1:01 AMThe COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to reset the global economy and reverse decades of ecosystem and species losses, but most countries are failing to invest in nature-related economic reforms or investments. -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/25/2020 9:02 AMEcosystem - the complex of living organisms, their physical environment, and all their interrelationships in a particular unit of space. -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/24/2020 4:10 AMThe nutrient cycle is nature's recycling system. All forms of recycling have feedback loops that use energy in the process of putting material resources back into use. Recycling in ecology is regulated to a large extent during the process of decomposition -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/23/2020 7:18 AMMany environmental organizations have developed educational materials that focus on species and ecosystems, and offer tips on becoming involved in community activities that relate to the environment. -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/22/2020 10:56 AMNatural resources are living and nonliving materials in the environment that are used by humans. There are two types: renewable (wildlife, fish, timber, water) and nonrenewable (fossil fuels and minerals). -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/21/2020 7:57 AMEcology has practical applications in conservation biology, wetland management, natural resource management, city planning, community health, economics, basic and applied science, and human social interaction. -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/20/2020 7:01 AMThere is a huge range of plastics used in disposable products and packaging, and this plastic cocktail often makes it difficult to separate the reusable plastics from the non-reusable ones. -
Magdalena Kurzawa 10/19/2020 9:18 AMWhen we speak about conserving nature, we are really talking about taking care of our future, because nature provides essential resources for our survival and enjoyment.