George Creel
4/24/2019 8:15 AM
These are human health issues because of the amount of air pollution that is caused and it is making it hard for people to breathe naturally, especially in places like China.
George Creel
""The Earth is what we all have in common.""
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 546 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO76milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO11zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO38meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO469pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO76milesnot traveled by car
George's actions
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
George Creel 4/24/2019 7:57 AMThe better quality of the environment, the more likely I am to go partake in communal things outdoors, opposed to being inside away from the community. -
George Creel 4/10/2019 9:51 AMIf you're doing one meat meal a day, make sure you make it chicken fingers at the caf today! Enjoy! -
George Creel 4/03/2019 10:19 AMOnly one meat meal a day is going to be tough, but chicken fingers in the caf definitely helps! -
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?
George Creel 4/03/2019 10:17 AMThis shows that we do not care what we take in each day into our bodies. We just eat to satisfy ourselves. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
George Creel 4/03/2019 10:16 AMI travel to school each day. Virtually, I could carpool everyday if I chose to. -
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?
George Creel 4/03/2019 10:14 AMYou take in less calories, so it can help with regulating your weight. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
George Creel 4/03/2019 10:13 AMI would rather use this money to support organizations that help people who can barely get any food.