Brittany Clarke
4/21/2021 1:36 PM
I have been inviting my mom on walks with me and it allows us to have distraction free time together. It is really enjoyable and something I look forward to.
Brittany Clarke
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 708 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO38locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO87meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO613minutesspent exercising
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UP TO55minutesspent learning
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UP TO270minutesbeing mindful
Brittany 's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
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.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 10 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 10 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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 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?
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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?
Brittany Clarke 4/21/2021 1:34 PMSmaller portions can help you be mindful with how full you are. Ultimately it can reduce your caloric intake and help with weight control. -
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?
Brittany Clarke 4/21/2021 1:32 PMMy experience has changed mainly by me recognizing how much I'm eating. Often times when I eat with the TV on, I finish my entire meal before I realize it. Mindful eating helps me with portion control and enjoying the food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Climate Resilience Learn about 'Green Gentrification'Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Brittany Clarke 4/08/2021 9:53 AMAlthough downtown Austin has been doing this, the suburbs can starting adding more electric car charging stations. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or ImmigrantsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. What have you done in the past to support women-owned businesses? How can you better support communities by supporting women?
Brittany Clarke 4/08/2021 9:52 AMTypically when I purchase clothing, I try to make sure that it is from a women or black owned business. One trick that helps is on Amazon, you can pick what type of company you want to buy from. In Amazon you can go to the "Meet the Business Owners" page and select any option including "Woman-owned".-
Constance Fullerton 4/12/2021 1:17 PMI didn't know that -- great share on Meet the Business Owners. -
Lisa Bartek 4/08/2021 10:56 AMThats a great idea! I never even thought about filtering it. Im going to try that next time I buy something! Thanks for the tip!
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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?
Brittany Clarke 4/08/2021 9:43 AMMeat is typically more expensive because of the resources it takes to produce and process the animal. Animals consume an extremely large amount of food and water, which drives up the price. The cattle industry alone emits more CO2 than cars. This has a negative impact on humans, other animals and just the planet as a whole. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Brittany Clarke 4/08/2021 9:38 AMI like supporting my local community by buying from vendors from my area. I would prefer to buy from someone in Austin versus a national distributor.