"I plan on living a life friendlier for the environment by enacted small changes and inspiring my friends or those around me to join the eco-movement!"
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
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ONE-TIME ACTION
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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DAILY 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.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 7 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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?
In 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?
Learning about the harmful effects of cooking red meat on the planet has inspired me to cut out as much of the product as possible. I have found it easy to create a diet based of of plants and white meat in place of the other meat.
An 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?
Today, April 9, 2019, I tracked the amount of food I was eating and made sure to take less portions to ensure that I would finish all of the products on my plate and avoid waste.
Taking Intro to Environmental Studies inspired me to become greener and protect my planet while I still can. While being involved with this class, I've learned about small changes I can incorporate into my daily actions that keep the environment clean and safe. I hope to inspire my friends on my journey to protect the planet and spread the impact to a wider range of individuals.
