Tiombé Green
4/22/2019 3:11 PM
I try to get more informed about it and then make a difference in any way I can.
Tiombé Green
"doing good :)"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 648 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO400minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Tiombé's actions
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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.
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat could you do differently to waste less?
Tiombé Green 4/10/2019 6:39 PMSome ways to waste less at home are by freezing extra portions. Instead of throwing away food, you can freeze it for later. -
Tiombé Green 4/10/2019 6:35 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Tiombé Green 4/09/2019 9:49 AMIt shows me that I need to pay more attention into looking at what kind of date in on a packaging. I always just threw out food passed off the date on the packaging, not knowing it could just be a sell by date and food is still good. So to also prevent wasting food I will take a few more minutes of my time and really see if something is expired or not. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Tiombé Green 4/09/2019 9:43 AMI want prioritize experiences over materials. Life is not about owning or holding stuff. Life is about experiences not souvenirs. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow 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?
Tiombé Green 4/04/2019 10:45 AMSometimes its overwhelming. Implementing all of the R's can be hard especially if the resources you need to do it isn't around you. I try to always recycle when I can. I'll hold on to plastic water bottles until I see a recycling bin. -
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?
Tiombé Green 4/04/2019 10:37 AMI think North America eats more meat because of culture. We are known for large portions of food and over-eating. A lot of the people in the United States are obese. We also clone a lot of meats making them cheaper and able to buy at larger quantities. Meat is a staple. A meal without meat seems unbalanced. We need to change this idea and remember that meat isn't something we need in every meal. -
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?
Tiombé Green 4/04/2019 8:29 AMI would rather use this money on school to be honest. Anything to make my tuition cheaper is great. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Tiombé Green 4/04/2019 8:28 AMI noticed I communicate with the community more. So I would nod my head or smile at people walking by. I listen to my surroundings. I like sounds of the birds tweeting. It's really cute. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Tiombé Green 4/04/2019 8:06 AMWhen I'm walking around town and to my destination I feel more interactive with the environment than when I'm closed off in a car. When in a car it's like I'm in my own world. However, when walking, I can smell the air, feel the breeze, and smile at people walking by.
