Julia LoGiudice
4/16/2019 7:56 AM
Reduce carbon emissions, reuse containers & bags
Julia LoGiudice
"Preserving and healing the earth "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 591 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO210gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO32plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO32meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Julia's actions
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
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.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Participant Feed
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Julia LoGiudice 4/13/2019 6:43 PMI can be content knowing that I am doing what I can do help save the earth -
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?
Julia LoGiudice 4/12/2019 8:13 AMBlack carbon and other emissions can affect human health as well. This presents another reason to fix these issues. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun 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?
Julia LoGiudice 4/11/2019 7:56 AMBy using smaller plates and eating smaller portions, you will reduce the risk of over eating. -
Julia LoGiudice 4/10/2019 2:50 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Julia LoGiudice 4/10/2019 2:43 PMI regularly carry water with me so I use a reusable container instead of plastic ones. -
Julia LoGiudice 3/28/2019 8:57 AMHaving a plant-based diet can be the most effective solution
