Camilla Cook
4/03/2019 8:36 AM
I would rather use this money to travel or an experience gift for either a family member or friend!
Camilla Cook
"I will be crossing uncharted and unfamiliar territory to deeply practice sustainable learning, living, and development in both my personal and professional life."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 235 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Camilla's actions
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Action Track: Social Justice
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Camilla Cook 4/04/2019 7:48 PMIn addition, even though it’s just day two, I have noticed something about composting and behavior change in general for sustainable living: it is harder to compost when you are in a rush. Since I am freezing my compost due to space limitations (and roommates), I forgot this morning to throw my eggshells and leftover avocado in the compost. I did take one egg shell out of the trash but the others were far too gone. Behavior change requires setting aside time! -
Camilla Cook 4/04/2019 7:45 PMEven though it’s day two, I have noticed one thing about food waste as a student: it’s easier to have leftover food in the dining hall. There’s a lot of uncertainty with liking and disliking certain types of food served as well as portion sizes. I researched once ways to minimize food waste at a university and it was to implement a “taste test” for different stations that weren’t self-serve. Given space and infrastructure, this would a good tool for a dining hall. Below is an image of the meal I ate at the dining hall. I did self-serve most of this food and next time, I will implement “taste tests” for myself before I get significantly more. It’s all about learning!
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Camilla Cook 4/03/2019 8:44 AMI think a combination between the daily food waste challenge and creating a compost bin at home will significantly reduce my food waste in the landfill and show me how much I would have wasted over the next few weeks. I am sure it will be eye-opening and I might carry this beyond the challenge once it's over. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood 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. Where would you rather use this money?