A Mel
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 356 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
A's actions
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
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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A Mel 4/24/2019 6:23 PMI loved this challenge! The daily challenges we will continue even after it is over. I also love how much my kids tried new suggestions! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
A Mel 4/24/2019 6:22 PMUse less even though we have an abundance. If I use less chemicals, will I protect the water I use? -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn 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?
A Mel 4/24/2019 6:16 PMQuick, easy, and cheap!
We are a society that is moving so fast and getting caught up with accomplishing, in my opinion. It’s so much work to eat healthy, but the benefits are so worth it! -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun 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?
A Mel 4/24/2019 6:13 PMSatisfaction of eating because you have to slow down. Enjoying the company you are eating with!