Thomas Gilroy
4/21/2021 11:45 AM
When I take a walk I like to sit with my thoughts. It is super relaxing and it gives me time to myself.
Thomas Gilroy
"do the little things"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 526 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO90minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO21milestraveled by bike
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UP TO443milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO480pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO443milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1,220minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Thomas's actions
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 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.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Transportation
Take a Relaxing Walk
Take a walk for 20 minutes. Relax, take note of the beautiful plants and flowers that are emerging. Let it inspire you ...
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Watch a Documentary
Watch a documentary about land use.
Participant Feed
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Thomas Gilroy 4/30/2021 8:25 AMOur grade watched "Kiss the Ground". It was about the world land use. What good is happening and what terrible things are happening, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat did you notice on your walk?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhy 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?
Thomas Gilroy 4/15/2021 7:59 AMMeat is super good but it is easy not to have it for just one meal during a day. -
Thomas Gilroy 4/13/2021 7:59 AMThe Eco Challenge is fun because you can earn points by doing good things for the environment. Before the Eco Challenge I already carpooled and rode my bike. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Thomas Gilroy 4/13/2021 7:56 AMRiding my bike to James Park is better than riding in my car. It is a lot more fun and I ride with my friend. -
Thomas Gilroy 4/13/2021 7:18 AMI carpooled 75 miles on Saturday and the car rides were very long. Being in the car with one of my friends made the long car ride a lot more fun. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Thomas Gilroy 4/08/2021 8:26 PMGoing for a daily walk helps clear your mind. When I go on a walk I like to go by myself so I can walk and just think my thoughts. It makes me happy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Thomas Gilroy 4/08/2021 8:23 PMI like carpooling because I get to socialize with my friends and it makes the ride much more fun. -
Thomas Gilroy 4/08/2021 7:58 PMI can have good conversations with my family with no screens and TV.-
Matthew Gilroy 4/08/2021 8:16 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?