Janelle Krause
4/16/2019 8:31 AM
the potential of putting in solar panels is what was suggested. Otherwise our home is as energy efficient as possible.
Janelle Krause
"Changing the world - one bite of a shark at a time!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Janelle'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.
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Janelle Krause 4/03/2019 8:59 AM
It will help me when purchasing foods at the store to not purchase items with a short date. For items in my home I now know that I can eat most items a week after the best by dates as it may affect the appearance of the item but not the taste, but use this date as my main source of truth. Use sight and smell as better indicators as to when to throw food out. And be sure to compost when I do dispose of it. -
Janelle Krause 4/03/2019 8:45 AMI am on a household quest to reduce our one-time plastic usage. Here are some things that I have found that work great!
Replace ziplocs with reusable bags such as these - https://www.amazon.com/rezip-Lay-Flat-Leakproof-Reusable-Storage/dp/B01KRA981E/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=reusable+bags&qid=1554306025&s=gateway&sr=8-12
or search your local store for something to even further lessen your carbon footprint.
We have also removed the thin plastic produce bags in the store by using small mesh bags that I keep with my shopping bags. Every thing counts when there are stories like this out there - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pregnant-whale-plastic-pregnant-whale-washes-ashore-italy-nearly-50-pounds-of-plastic-in-stomach/ :(
Let's do our part!