Arlene Bell

Comox Valley Unitarians, Comox United Church & Friends

"To do what I can to slow ClimateChange and help the planet heal."

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Arlene's actions

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How 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?

Arlene Bell 4/10/2019 4:24 PM

I know that repurposing plastic and glass containers keeps them out of the landfill. It makes me feel like I am helping the earth.

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- Kasia Stepien 4/15/2019 8:46 AM
  
  I'm also keen on that Arlene!
  
  Rachel, there is a "Fixit Cafe" happening at The Spool Sewing Studio in Courtenay on April 27. Free mending workshops! I'm planning on going, maybe I'll see you there :)
  https://www.facebook.com/events/400454610505396/
  
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- Rachel McBryan 4/11/2019 11:26 PM
  
  My friend gave me a sewing machine and I am very excited about repairing clothes instead of throwing them out. I feel like the older clothes were better quality so its win win to just repair or refit clothing.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smaller Portions

Fun 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?

Arlene Bell 4/10/2019 4:18 PM

For me smaller food portions would mean better digestion. For my husband it could mean weight loss.....or at least a pause when he finishes the plateful might make him realize he's already full. Eating more slowly also helps me to feel satisfied with one plateful.

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