Autumn Jenkinson

Comerica Bank

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Autumn's actions

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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Materials

Install a Toilet Bank

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
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How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Autumn Jenkinson 4/24/2019 7:23 AM
Run less water while washing dishes and use energy efficient appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. Set a timer and take quick showers and install low flow toilets. don't run the faucet while washing your hands, get them wet and shut it off then soap up and then turn it back on and rinse, or use hand sanitizer as an alternative.

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- TAKISHA MCCLAIN 4/24/2019 2:34 PM
  I like the set the timer idea for the showers. I will start that this weekend!
  
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Autumn Jenkinson 4/17/2019 6:07 AM
I'm noticing way less food waste and more healthy meals and snack. Everyone is responding good to the schedule and excited when they wake they go and see what's for snack today mom!! love it.

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Autumn Jenkinson 4/12/2019 8:57 AM
This is a little more difficult for me then I thought it would be. I tend to try and make more so everyone gets enough to eat and I worry they maybe hungry again later. So I have been making meal and snack plans for the week and posting them for the family. It keeps me in check and them as well.

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- TAKISHA MCCLAIN 4/12/2019 11:19 AM
  Yes, Autumn! Meal Prepping or planning assist to ensure you don't have to make so much that you need. The only time that I make double if for sure we are eating left overs the next day or even taking lunch. But you will get the hang of it!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Fun 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?
Autumn Jenkinson 4/10/2019 6:44 AM
weight loss and not over eating.

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Autumn Jenkinson 4/03/2019 6:54 AM
I use our smaller salad plates to serve up meals to me and my family. We use less and still feel full. I also use small Tupperware when storing as well.

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- TAKISHA MCCLAIN 4/12/2019 11:21 AM
  It's crazy how our mind think. You will notice over time that you will be putting much on those plates as well. Smaller more frequent meals are so much healthier.
  
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