Shiral LeBlanc
4/23/2019 4:21 PM
I have a huge love for the outdoors. We spend a lot of time hiking, climbing, kayaking and just enjoying the natural beauty.
Shiral LeBlanc
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO32meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO15plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Shiral's actions
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.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Choose Better Wood ProductsBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
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Shiral LeBlanc 4/16/2019 4:10 AMI'm sure by now that most people have heard of the #trashtag challenge. I have seen some absolutely stunning transformations, from beaches, to parks, to highways. It really goes to show that every little bit counts!
https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/trashtag-challenge-is-sweeping-the-world-the-beauty-is-in-its-simplicity-1.4337057
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47744292?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/science_and_environment&link_location=live-reporting-story-
JD Williams 4/17/2019 6:46 PMWow ! Some of those transformations are incredible.
I had not heard of this before.
Thanks for sharing.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Shiral LeBlanc 4/16/2019 3:58 AMI think that always providing the option to meet virtually and having the necessary equipment and software will help to create the culture that virtual meetings are acceptable. -
Shiral LeBlanc 4/10/2019 12:54 PMI'm not sure how many other walkers we have in the group, but the more I walk, the more I discover how our fair city is not made for walking. From a lack of sidewalks, drivers not stopping at pedestrian crossings, terrible sidewalk maintenance and I just keep adding to my list. This afternoon, a group of us were crossing at a walk light with the right-of-way and we were almost clipped by a car that hadn't even glanced to the right to check for pedestrians. It's a scary thing when one of the gentlemen crossing was also pushing a baby stroller.-
JD Williams 4/10/2019 6:06 PMShiral, having come here from a very walkable community in the Greater Toronto Area, I learned very quickly that my new home base was not amenable to pedestrians. It was an eye opening experience when I tried to walk back home after dropping the car off at the dealership for service. Do city officials think that sidewalks are not useful feature of the infrastructure?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Shiral LeBlanc 4/07/2019 4:03 PMI have just discovered bamboo sheet, and they are incredibly soft and breathable! I find products are much more readily available with online shopping now. -
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?
Shiral LeBlanc 4/03/2019 12:20 PMI find that many of the prepackaged meals and meals-to-go contain meat. I enjoy cooking and tend to eat dinner a little later. It's not very convenient for others however. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Shiral LeBlanc 4/03/2019 12:17 PMMy partner and I car pooled to work and I am walking to the grocery store.-
JD Williams 4/03/2019 4:49 PMAhhh, yes! Another reason you are 'a chosen one". This comes naturally to you.
You are off to a great start!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Shiral LeBlanc 4/03/2019 12:13 PMI have started using bees wax wraps (from Urban Almanac in downtown Fredericton) instead of Ziploc bags for my sandwiches and bagels :)-
JD Williams 4/03/2019 4:50 PMThis shouts lunch and learn with Shiral! Topic: how to mind your bees wax into a sustainable future. 👍🏽
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Shiral LeBlanc 4/03/2019 12:12 PMUnfortunately in Fredericton, apartment buildings are not included in city recycling pickup. I have started saving my recycling and dropping them off at the city-provided bins. Another tenant has started a building-wide bottle recycling drive. Every little bit helps!-
Shiral LeBlanc 4/07/2019 4:07 PMWe have had two sit-downs with City Hall regarding this, but no movement. We won't give up! -
JD Williams 4/03/2019 4:51 PMBoooooo. I don't suppose there is anything we can do to influence this?
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