

Mona Valimaki
"Be the person your dog thinks you are"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 731 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO50disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO80meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO300minutesspent learning
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UP TO50plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Mona's actions
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.
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).
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Do at Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Do at Home
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Community
Support A Sharing Economy
Do at Home
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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 QUESTIONSimplicity Research My Investment PortfolioIn what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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Mona Valimaki 10/27/2020 8:22 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Mona Valimaki 10/27/2020 1:02 AMI try to reduce the time spent in shower by a few minutes. I will run dish and washing machines only when they're full.-
Anu Bergman 10/27/2020 1:24 AMI do the same, and it Works, I have been able to reduce our water consumption year over yaer!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degradation and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Mona Valimaki 10/27/2020 12:49 AMThe Baltic Sea and its biodiversity are particularly vulnerable to the effects of environmental degradation. The amount of blue-green alga increases. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Mona Valimaki 10/27/2020 12:40 AMCurrently they affect my health at some extent. Positives sides in my habitat are good water quality, clean air and quiet nature. I noticed how depended I am on these features after spending some time on learning. At the moment maybe chemicals from some of the clothes, groceries and makeup products affects my health mostly -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Mona Valimaki 10/22/2020 11:57 PMThe challenge might be not having reusable mug with me if I am buying coffee spontaneously from the coffee shop.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Mona Valimaki 10/22/2020 11:54 PMYou can express your own personality, creativity and values, for example, with your hobbies, living by your own values and by reading, and sharing information about things that are important to you. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Mona Valimaki 10/20/2020 4:40 AMThere are no barriers, sometimes I might forgot the reusable bottle at home