April 3 - April 24, 2019

Kathleen Brett

"If each person tries to help another person understand what is needed, we soon become a cleaner, safer, happier, friendlier planet."

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
406 Total

Participant Impact

up to

9.1

locally sourced meals

consumed
up to

8.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
up to

120

minutes

spent exercising
up to

35

minutes

spent learning

Kathleen's Actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 10 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Kathleen Brett 4/24/2019 7:51 PM

I have enjoyed shopping at the farmers market and feel rewarded that I finally treated myself to joining a CSA. I have always wanted to join one and this really forced me to do the research and join. I think I will really enjoy the experience this summer.

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Kathleen Brett 4/24/2019 7:48 PM

While I have done so many great challenges in the three weeks and the team experience has been so rewarding, this has give me the initiative to move forward and continue my own private challenges.

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Kathleen Brett 4/24/2019 7:47 PM

I read so many great articles that I never would have read during the experience that strengthened my understanding of what businesses are doing for the future of recycling especially with plastics.

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Reflection Question
Women and Girls Support Women-Owned Businesses

Globally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?

Kathleen Brett 4/21/2019 4:59 AM

I try to buy jewelry gifts from Heather at seaglass and sunsets, a locally owned, woman, based business. Heather walks the beach every morning on either the north or south shore and searches for mostly beach glsss she turns into jewelry. However, she also cleans the beach. She always shows her treasures along with the garbage of the day she has cleaned up. She organizes local beach clean up days with her customers and truly cares about her environment. I find Heather to be more than just a vendor. I truly feel she gives back to her community and her environment. She helps others commit to this cycle as well.

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Kathleen Brett 4/14/2019 8:38 PM

Today I went to my local farmers market again and purchased fresh vegetables from a local farmer, we spoke about what vegetables would move from the hot house to outdoors in the next week or so. We also spoke about the snow peas that she has growing that would be getting larger, and the tomato varieties she would have this summer.

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Kathleen Brett 4/07/2019 7:03 PM

Today I shopped at the Port Jeff farmers market for the Eco challenge! I bought locally grown broccoli, cauliflower, purple, orange and white carrots, sea beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, snow peas, spring mix lettuce and fresh garlic. I had a great conversation with the local grower that explained to me the hydroponics and hot house growing process that is used now and then the three local properties they use to grow their produce for summer and fall. They also recycle their materials and containers. I had a great healthy meatless meal with a lot of my fresh picks tonight and pre packaged my meals for tomorrow. It was a very enjoyable experience.

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Kathleen Brett 4/06/2019 7:02 PM

Today I read an article about a brewery company in Delray, Florida that developed a bio gradable six pack ring for their beverages. We all know plastic six pack rings are harmful to marine life. They developed theirs using a wheat and barley product which becomes a snack for marine life! The wheat and barley is compressed into a durable material that can survive transport and refrigeration. It is compostable if properly disposed, yet if caught in a litter situation, it will be bio gradable. While in an early phase, the company hopes other beverage distributors will come aboard and help reduce the manufacturing costs. #saltwaterbrewery #E6PR

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Kathleen Brett 4/05/2019 12:23 PM

Today I joined my local Andrews Family Farm CSA for the summer! I am excited to continue onward with this challenge and know I will already have continued challenges for myself in place. This will help me continue with eating meatless/vegan meals and smaller portions.

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Kathleen Brett 4/03/2019 7:50 PM

I was at the high school I graduated from tonight, so I walked there. I was unable to use the track as there was an event going on, so I used the sidewalks and parking lot. The ground was was in good shape and the landscaping neat. It was nice to see the signs of spring coming alive and the grounds well maintained. I felt focused on my challenge and thought it was a great first day and was excited for the challenges that are yet to come.

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Kathleen Brett 4/03/2019 7:40 PM

This morning I contributed to the plant based pot luck at work. This helped me achieve one of my two meatless meal goals, which actually turned into three. I also ate on smaller plates and tried to broaden my goal. I enjoyed challenging myself to create something plant based to share for the pot luck and hope we have another one soon!

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