Liz Wimmer
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Liz's actions
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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Liz Wimmer 4/24/2019 8:31 PMThis website is the ultimate guide to reducing food waste! They have meal planning and prep guides, food storage tips, and even recipe suggestions to turn scraps and "past-its-prime" food into a meal https://savethefood.com/ -
Liz Wimmer 4/19/2019 1:40 PMWhile there isn't a direct challenge connected in the Land Use category, last year during the EcoChallenge I made a loan through Kiva to a woman entrepreneur. In the year she paid back her loan, and I was able to lend again, this time to an organic and fair trade certified farmer: https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/elizabeth60916653/for/1739413 -
Liz Wimmer 4/18/2019 10:44 AMJust ordered mulch for our front yard! Looking forward to spending some time outside this weekend to spruce up our garden. There are so many benefits to mulching - water savings, preventing soil erosion, and less time spent weeding :) https://www.doityourself.com/stry/why-mulch-6-benefits-of-mulching