Tanya Ashton
4/26/2021 2:33 AM
I am conflicted at eating fish at all, I realise Seaspriracy has been discredited in some areas but our relationship with the oceans and those working within them needs a rethink.
Tanya Ashton
"To make my actions count today"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 926 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40conversationswith people
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO550minutesspent exercising
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UP TO285minutesspent learning
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UP TO480minutesbeing mindful
Tanya's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Transportation
Peddle Power
Today I used my bike instead of taking my car. Fresh Air, Fast Feet and Carbon Free travel!
Electricity
Lights OUT
Today I turned the lights out when I left the room and turned my tech off at the sockets when not in use. We turned it off!
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero Food Waste
No food waste today!
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Litter Picking
Because there is too much especially as lock down is relaxed
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
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.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Electricity
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
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 QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
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Baya D 4/26/2021 7:01 AMI watched cowspiracy and it made me rethink eating meat. Seaspiracy is doing the same and i was time we are made aware of the devastating impact of the fishing industry.
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Tanya Ashton 4/22/2021 5:50 AMWe are 22 days in and have done so well, thank you and congrats to you all. Your support means WBA (total business) is second on the BIG leader board. Only Deloitte and Touche (total business) are ahead of us. Give yourselves a pat on the back :-) -
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?
Tanya Ashton 4/22/2021 5:43 AMVegetarian repertoire increased with a bean pie which my mum used to make for me when I was teen, forgotten how yummy it was. -
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?
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Tanya Ashton 4/13/2021 9:40 AMHow's it going for everyone? I had a beautiful walk today and spent a little time sitting under a great old oak, beautiful.-
Baya D 4/14/2021 1:44 AMHi Tanya, the weather has been really nice and we have been going on daily walks. There is so much to see in nature at the moment, we're trying to spot as many different birds as possible.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Zero Food WasteWhat did you do to reduce food waste in your house today?
Tanya Ashton 4/12/2021 2:18 AMSmaller portions and I'm still full, but my son seems to be snacking more. Growth spurt! -
Tanya Ashton 4/10/2021 2:32 AMJust changed the last three lightbulbs in my house to LED. Nothing like a challenge to get things (which should have been completed ages ago) done! -
Tanya Ashton 4/09/2021 11:29 AMHad some lovely feedback from Hassan on our team today. Thanks Hassan -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller PortionsWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Tanya Ashton 4/01/2021 4:18 AMThese last 5 bulbs have been waiting for ages, I have been waiting for them to pop! The universe delivered and last weekend 2 went in one go, when I turned my hall light on - now all are changed!