Stacey Carpenter
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Stacey's actions
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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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?
Stacey Carpenter 4/09/2019 7:32 PMI can reduce my usage of bags at shops by remembering to bring reusable shopping bags everywhere. Opting for "naked" products also allows me to reduce the amount of plastic that I use. I can repurpose glass bottles and jars to serve other storage functions around the house. Doing these other things makes me feel more optimistic and positive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Stacey Carpenter 4/09/2019 7:30 PMI would rather prioritize my health -- physical and mental -- over the material things in my life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Stacey Carpenter 4/09/2019 7:29 PMDepending on the product bamboo alternatives may be readily available. As an alternative to wood, bamboo is generally available. As an alternative to cotton like in fabrics, hemp is usually more readily available. -
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?
Stacey Carpenter 4/09/2019 7:27 PMI think that culturally, people in North America are raised with a notion that meat is an essential part of every meal in order for it to be filling and satisfying. The notion that meat was an important part of a meal came after the Great Depression when families were finally able to afford to include meat in their meals again. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun 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?
Stacey Carpenter 4/09/2019 7:24 PMEating smaller portions is -- for most fortunate individuals -- better for our bodies and our overall health by reducing on overeating. Smaller portions also mean that because less food will be wasted, more can be saved for another night, ultimately reducing your grocery spending.