Tatyana Kodes
4/24/2019 7:19 PM
Knowing the difference will now let me hold on to some canned goods for longer periods of time.
Tatyana Kodes
"I am a citizen of the earth and will do my best to take care of it. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 589 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO38minutesspent learning
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UP TO7.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO48minutesspent exercising
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UP TO9.1locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Tatyana's actions
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
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.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 6 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 10 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 3 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Tatyana Kodes 4/24/2019 7:21 PMI am glad to be part of a movement of people who are all working towards changing our habits to better this earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Tatyana Kodes 4/24/2019 7:18 PMSince I commute about 40 miles a day to work switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle will save a lot on gas. -
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?
Tatyana Kodes 4/10/2019 12:12 PMThe second grade would love to donate the money to charity instead of throwing it out on uneaten food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Tatyana Kodes 4/09/2019 7:54 PMThe most recent human activity that concerns many community members is the illegal dumping that has been happening in the area. I will stay educated about what is happening about this alarming situation and will support the effort to stop this. -
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?
Tatyana Kodes 4/09/2019 7:52 PMIn my opinion people in North America have many options to choose from. Meat is often a very easy and convenient food to cook. This says that people are distanced from the process of how meat is made and some might not care about what they are truly eating.-
Dana Bonarrigo 4/10/2019 9:05 AMYES! THIS! "This says that people are distanced from the process of how meat is made and some might not care about what they are truly eating."
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Tatyana Kodes 4/09/2019 7:46 PMI love knowing where our vegetables come from and buying from a local greenhouse. I also enjoy eating celery we have growing right on our kitchen table. -
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?
Tatyana Kodes 4/09/2019 7:42 PMI love cooking soups from scratch and using all parts of the vegetables in the process! -
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?
Tatyana Kodes 4/09/2019 7:41 PMSince I started with entering only a 6 minutes walk it is easy to do this daily. I already walk this distance daily on campus and I look forward to increasing my daily walks even more.