Helen Hodge
"To be the difference in reducing my carbon footprint. Become more responsible in my use of plastics, in reducing food waste, and in recycling. Using my bicycle more and using my car less. Be an active member in promoting environmental conservatism in my community."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 303 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Helen's actions
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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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Helen Hodge 4/23/2019 5:22 PMOne thing I have incorporated into my daily living is not using plastic bags st the grocery store. I even bought cotton mesh bags for my fruits & veggies. I’m also determined not to use plastic bottles anymore. Just took a road trip and took multiple containers filled with water so I didn’t need to buy any. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Helen Hodge 4/08/2019 7:18 PMThe accessibility of meat makes it convenient to eat, plus it is addictive. Your brain will actually crave it. It says we need to rethink our priorities and take responsibilkity for our actions. -
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?
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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?
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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?
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Helen Hodge 4/07/2019 5:35 PMI already ordered "Fresh Paper" to keep my fruit & veggies fresh longer....from the Fresh Glow Co. Got this info from my one-time challenge.