I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
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Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 90 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
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Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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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.
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Participant Feed
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
FoodReduce Animal Products
In 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?
The environmental cost of meat eating is out of the sight line of most North Americans. In Canada, the new food guide may help point people toward vegetables and grains.
Maybe if we held tons of veggie food fairs with recipes to go with each dish. Let folks try the foods & show easy ways to prepare them. Have packages of the ingredients to pick up there? Whatcha think Anne-Louise? Jim
I'm grateful for the walkable areas of Toronto. With the population growing, we need to find ways to locate people and jobs closer together so that walking to work is more often an option.
Given that refrigerant management is #1 on the Drawdown list I expected to find more info available on how to ensure proper disposal. Refrigerators are lumped in with other appliances on my city's waste website. The only special mention is that the door should be removed when leaving at the curb for pick up - will contact the city to suggest adding further info.
This sounds like a great event! Unfortunately, I don't think I will meet the target for that particular challenge in the time that is left. :( But, I'm going to keep an eye out for these events in the future and attend one. Thank you for finding it!
Does anyone have suggestions about how to learn about local indigenous land practices? The best resource I've found so far is an online course developed by the U of Alberta that includes a segment on the indigenous relationship to the land (below). I'm learning a lot, but would also be interested in a live presentation. Any leads? https://www.coursera.org/lecture/indigenous-canada/indigenous-relationship-to-the-land-part-1-ecibF
Jim McPhail 4/24/2019 9:09 PMMaybe if we held tons of veggie food fairs with recipes to go with each dish. Let folks try the foods & show easy ways to prepare them. Have packages of the ingredients to pick up there? Whatcha think Anne-Louise?
Jeanette Butterworth 4/24/2019 5:42 PMYa, especially Toronto-the amount of commuting is hideous. And i see soooooo many cars with single occupants:(
Anca Radu 4/17/2019 6:33 PMThis sounds like a great event! Unfortunately, I don't think I will meet the target for that particular challenge in the time that is left. :( But, I'm going to keep an eye out for these events in the future and attend one. Thank you for finding it!
Arlene Noble 4/13/2019 7:02 AMI love this poster. I just don’t want to live to be 106! However if I do I hope I can be as engaged. Amazing.
