Rosie Akester
4/30/2021 1:48 PM
I take my daughter to school on the bike. It is very energising but we also have a lovely chat along the way :)
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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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Rosie Akester 5/05/2021 1:17 AMBeing part of this EcoChallenge has shown me how much being in a collective team with a shared drive can inspire, motivate and encourage you to keep pushing further. Its been fun, thanks everyone :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Peddle PowerWho went with you? How are you feeling?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
Rosie Akester 4/30/2021 1:44 PMchoosing peat free soils in my garden centre is the best way for me to help protect the peatlands -
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?
Rosie Akester 4/30/2021 1:43 PMIt is linked to income. We don't need to rely on meat for protein though....... plant based protein is good for us and the planet :). It is easier for richer countries to choose plant based protein -
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?
Rosie Akester 4/30/2021 1:40 PMMy family has eyes bigger than their stomachs! So definitely better for our waist lines :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Connect With A NonprofitWhat are the most pressing issues for women, girls, and trans/nonbinary people in your community?
Baya D 4/30/2021 8:35 AMMental distress & domestic abuse are one of the most pressing issues for women the community in my area is facing. I have done some research the charities working on women issues in the Nottinghamshire area and I found the following:
Nottingham Women's Centre (nottinghamwomenscentre.com)
Domestic Abuse & Violence Helpline, Support, Charity in Nottingham | Juno - Juno Women's Aid Nottingham & Nottinghamshire (junowomensaid.org.uk)
Help for women in Broxtowe experiencing domestic abuse (broxtowewomensproject.org.uk)
Welcome to NMWN | NMWN (nottinghammuslimwomensnetwork.co.uk)
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Baya D 4/30/2021 3:42 AMI've learnt so much through this eco-challenge.
Thanks to the sustainability BRG for getting us on board. I've had a lot of fun doing the daily actions and educating myself through the one-time actions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Baya D 4/30/2021 3:35 AMMy diet is plant-focused at the moment having a vegetarian partner. I found out trough some digging (excluding the usual culprit eg non-sustainably sourced palm oil) that our coffee consumption and our love for all things chocolate was contributing to deforestation too. I will make sure to look for rainforest alliance logo for all coffee/chocolate I purchase and look out for product using shade-grown cocoa and shade-grown coffee. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Accelerating Solutions Research and Advocate for High-Speed RailWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
Rosie Akester 4/30/2021 3:10 AMCost & time are big factors. COVID also means that journeys we would have done by train… we would now prefer to use our car. Choosing more local destinations would help us be more climate friendly in the current situation.