Christa Zaros
4/03/2019 9:37 AM
This challenge gave me the extra push to join my local CSA. Looking forward to another year of local veggies, fruits and flowers!
Christa Zaros
"I AM excited about this challenge I CAN do more to reduce my impact on the environment I WILL use this challenge to create new habits I DO hope others will value this experience "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 729 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Christa's actions
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 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
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.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 25 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.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
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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Christa Zaros 4/13/2019 10:43 AMSome helpful tips if you’re considering a vegan or vegetarian diet: https://veganista.co/2019/04/12/15-pro-tips-for-people-who-want-to-go-vegan/ -
Christa Zaros 4/09/2019 5:21 PMInteresting article about packaging vegetables with leaves instead of plastic: https://www.artfido.com/asian-supermarkets-go-back-to-using-leaves-instead-of-plastic/ -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable 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?