I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Materials
How can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
How 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?
I can make toys for myself and pretty things for my mom out of old boxes and bottles, and maybe even make something for the plants i planted yesterday, and for my cat!
In 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?
As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Many thing are happening that hurt the environment, but we are causing them. Its time we took a stand and stopped it. I hope that we can realise our mistakes as humans and its overwhelming to do so but its something that we have to do.
Reducing (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?
Fun 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?
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 1:15 PM
