Susan Brown
4/06/2019 5:21 PM
The sustainability and future productivity of all soil, forests, wetlands are all going to improve if regenerative agricultural practices are followed.
Susan Brown
"To become more aware every day of all that I can do to improve the environment by the choices I make - from food use, driving, waste, recycling, and most particularly to not buy plastic wherever I can. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
Susan's actions
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
Susan Brown 4/06/2019 2:03 PMThere is more meat available and cheaply priced so more people are consuming it. What it says about our way of life is that we consume without thinking of its consequences. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Susan Brown 4/05/2019 3:21 PMVery useful information and will help when purchasing products and then storing them during those time frames -- I believe there will be less food wasted. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun 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?
Susan Brown 4/05/2019 2:36 PMHealth benefits are numerous - from obesity to diabetes to heart health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Susan Brown 4/05/2019 2:33 PMWater needs to be seriously conserved as the production of food uses a huge abundance of a natural resource that is not unlimited and is becoming less available as climate change continues to change the pattern of weather, water bodies, etc. As I am on a well, I do not believe that water source is unlimited. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Susan Brown 4/03/2019 4:33 PMWill purchase programmable thermostat for all heating/cooling needs.
Being more conscious of not leaving any lights on in areas I have vacated.
Checking all the rest of my lights to make sure they are all LED energy efficient.
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Susan Brown 4/06/2019 5:24 PM -
Laura Campbell 4/03/2019 7:34 PM
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