Benjamin Silvia
4/22/2019 9:23 AM
That material stuff is just waste and it is not necessary.
Benjamin Silvia
POINTS TOTAL
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- 425 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
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UP TO72gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Benjamin's actions
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.
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
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 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.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Action Track: Social Justice
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
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
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Benjamin Silvia 4/22/2019 9:23 AMBy reducing my own impact such as not trying to use products that cause pollution, or not try to drive a lot. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeWhat did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Benjamin Silvia 4/22/2019 9:17 AMI would rather invest that money in the stock market, or a pension plan, or put it in a savings account. -
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?
Benjamin Silvia 4/22/2019 9:16 AMOther benefits that can come out of smaller portions is there is less food waste as we will eat as much as we get. Also health benefits as your body will not get a lot of excess fat or sugars ingested. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Benjamin Silvia 4/22/2019 8:51 AMBecause the food is not always bad and can still be eaten instead of wasted. -
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?
Benjamin Silvia 4/22/2019 8:50 AMThese issues matter to me as these emissions can release dangerous greenhouse gases into the air causing pollution.