Megan Clarke
4/30/2021 6:42 AM
Family planning is important as it prevents unplanned pregnancies and reduces pregnancy-related health risks.
Megan Clarke
"Joining the Ecochallenge so we don't lose our planet's natural beauty, as seen at "The Stairway to Heaven" in Co. Fermanagh, Ireland. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 834 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO770minutesspent exercising
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO275minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO27zero-waste mealsconsumed
Megan's actions
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
Small Hydropower, Micro Wind Turbines, Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Buildings
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Health and Education
Fund Family Planning
Health and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove from my current diet the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Earth Month Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Electricity
Solar Water Heater
I have a solar water heater installed in my house and I use this instead of gas/electricity to heat my water.
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 QUESTIONHealth and Education Fund Family PlanningWhen family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
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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?
Megan Clarke 4/30/2021 6:35 AMI am now having proper conversations with my family and bonding as we eat, rather than watching the tv. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Zero-waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Megan Clarke 4/30/2021 6:34 AMI use the entire vegetable as much as possible when cooking., For example potatoes can be cooked with the skins on are are just as tasty :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Megan Clarke 4/30/2021 6:31 AMTaking action against climate change is important as it impacts where we live, how we grow food and other services vital to our well-being. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Megan Clarke 4/27/2021 1:13 AMI have noticed the various wild flowers that are native to my area coming into bloom and have enjoyed seeing them as they brighten up my walks! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Practice the 5 R'sWhat are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Megan Clarke 4/27/2021 1:12 AMWhere possible I will try to Reclaim old furniture and upcycle it, so that it can be Repurposed and Reused :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Megan Clarke 4/26/2021 12:31 AMYes they are readily available in my community. Last week I purchased a bamboo feeding plate for my toddler! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. How would you rather use this money?
Megan Clarke 4/19/2021 12:33 AMI would rather use the money I have saved to spend on fun activities with my family. I can't wait to bring my 1 year old daughter to the Zoo in a few weeks time! -
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?
Megan Clarke 4/19/2021 12:31 AMOne additional benefit I have found to eating smaller portions is I have lost a few pounds over the course of the Eco Challenge :)