Nicole Martineau
4/03/2019 1:47 PM
Wealth and transportation contribute to a meat eating society. I believe many people are reevaluating what they eat due to over processing and transportation of goods.
Nicole Martineau
POINTS TOTAL
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- 538 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60milestraveled by bus
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO17pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO60milesnot traveled by car
Nicole's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 60 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.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.44 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
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
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Participant Feed
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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 QUESTIONTransportHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Nicole Martineau 4/03/2019 1:45 PMI grew up in the country and was dependent on a car. I thoroughly enjoy city living for access. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Nicole Martineau 4/03/2019 1:35 PMVirtual meetings keep our teams connected and maintains a positive workplace that promotes a healthy company culture. -
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?
Nicole Martineau 4/03/2019 7:28 AMDefinitely health benefits because I am decreasing caloric intake. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Nicole Martineau 4/03/2019 7:27 AMI wasn't aware “Best before” indicates the date till which the food is in its best quality. However, it doesn’t mean the food is unsafe to eat beyond that point.