Jill Simmons
4/23/2019 3:25 PM
Use as many reusable containers/bags as possible
Jill Simmons
"I want to lead a healthy and happy lifestyle "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 461 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO39plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Jill'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.
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
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 20 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Participant Feed
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Jill Simmons 4/24/2019 5:37 AMI am proud of myself and my family for making changes to our lifestyle. -
Jill Simmons 4/23/2019 3:26 PMKeep up the good work team. We can do this! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat could you do differently to waste less?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
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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?
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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 QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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Jill Simmons 4/23/2019 10:14 AMStickles has reusable straws!