Paul Miller
4/01/2019 12:11 PM
The emissions from fires and stoves can harm the lungs. If the atmosphere has too many harmful emissions, people may not be able to breathe.
Paul Miller
"Science!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 70 TOTAL
Paul's actions
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
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.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.66 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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 QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingHow 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?
-
Paul Miller 4/01/2019 12:04 PMThere are 420 ppm of CO2 in the atmosphere. That number needs to be lowered. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Paul Miller 4/01/2019 11:59 AMSince I have access to many forms of transportation, deciding which ones to use requires a conscious effort. I make sure to use ones that are not only efficient, but also help the environment.