Stephanie Bissland
4/24/2019 8:37 AM
I'm ready. I looking for a fairly level terrain to live where I could use a bicycle or tricyle...in the meantime I am saving for the cost of a prius.
Stephanie Bissland
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 361 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO117minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
Stephanie's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 97 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Participant Feed
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Stephanie Bissland 4/24/2019 11:51 AMI think I could have done better had I logged in each day; I did research --you know how you google and then go off on side bars. And I looked in some of the local shops. I only use natural fabrics. I should have read the instructions of how to work this challenge! I learned a great deal. -
Stephanie Bissland 4/24/2019 11:42 AMFound and bought drawer dividers for silver and utensils at a local store. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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Stephanie Bissland 4/17/2019 7:14 PMThe exponent explosion of trash during my lifetime are horrendous--I think we ought to speak up as well as just quietly change our ways; e.g., bring your own container, or wrap when you go to a takeout place that still uses styro or plastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Stephanie Bissland 4/17/2019 7:08 PMI'm putting in mountain ash, as I removed the old and sick birch and spruce. -
Stephanie Bissland 4/17/2019 7:06 PMI have a pound and we have left-overs for lunch. The smaller plates prevent over eating! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Stephanie Bissland 4/03/2019 4:57 PMI need new utensils in the kitchen and will look for what I need in bamboo; also the tooth brushes! I have several bamboo fabric frocks and it is nice material. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While 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 out of eating smaller portions?
Stephanie Bissland 4/03/2019 4:53 PMI have restaurant size plates which are too large; the salad plate will be the perfect size. I came measuring the food; and if hungry still, the rule is that it must be something different than having seconds. Usually it's fruit. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Stephanie Bissland 4/03/2019 4:50 PMThat was very helpful and will certainly lessen waste. Also to circlution in the emergency stache.