

Louise Zimanyi
"More green less screen"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 474 Total
Participant Impact
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up to6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to12plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to180minutesspent exercising
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up to300minutesspent learning
Louise'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
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
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.
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.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Feed
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Louise Zimanyi 4/23/2019 2:26 PM -
Louise Zimanyi 4/23/2019 2:23 PMIt is sooooo hard to eat no waste snacks unless you bring your own
Studying for an exam after marking many assignments and tests - going digital next year-
nelson chew 4/24/2019 3:01 PMYes, foil bags are hard to avoid....seems like every salty and tasty snack comes in foil bags. I'm pretty good about not getting into that, but hey, it happens.
I'm still researching this Terracycle company to figure out if their recycling of "non-recyclables" is really helping, or if there is an element of "greenwashing" to their work. I'm hoping to discover that they are the real deal, because they seem to do pretty amazing work, like the cigarette butt recycling they do.
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Reflection QuestionAction Track: Social Justice Learn about Local Indigenous PracticesWhat did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
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nelson chew 4/24/2019 3:01 PMcool!
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Reflection QuestionWomen and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Louise Zimanyi 4/18/2019 6:43 PMgender equality, equal pay for equal work ....maternity leave, motherhood!-
nelson chew 4/24/2019 3:04 PMAs the father of 2 girls, this is a issue close to my heart. Keeping the faith for positive changes!
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Reflection QuestionWomen and Girls Connect With A NonprofitWhat are the most pressing issues for women and girls in your community?
Louise Zimanyi 4/18/2019 6:42 PMsocialization of girls is challenging, impact of media and social media is contributing to mental health issues that are not being addressed -
Reflection QuestionFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn 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?
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nelson chew 4/23/2019 7:38 PMi gotta try this! thanks!
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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?
Louise Zimanyi 4/18/2019 6:32 PMthese is an important issue given many families don't have other options for cooking meals
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Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Louise Zimanyi 4/18/2019 6:29 PMlove going to the arboretum every day, especially with the children at the child development centre, quiet, slower, noticing... -
Louise Zimanyi 4/05/2019 9:29 AMHumber College North campus calculated that 7,000 cups are used EACH DAY which means 7,000 lids and 7,000 cup wraps!! I can't imagine what that would be for a hospital!
Good efforts, Nelson!!! I always have my take out cup, cutlery and straw!-
nelson chew 4/05/2019 1:32 PMI only found out that coffee cups are non-recyclable about a year ago, and I was floored! And even the white lids and hot cup wrappers that are recyclable are thrown out all the time.
The Tim's at work gives me a 20 cent discount when I bring my own "WORLD'S GREATEST DAD" mug (a gift from my girls)............so I can save a tree, AND retire way, WAY, WAAAYYYY sooner than I had planned! Woot woot!
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Louise Zimanyi 4/03/2019 10:55 AM-
nelson chew 4/09/2019 9:49 AMHi Louise..
sorry, I didn't see you were asking for the link about taking your own containers to take out restaurants..... here it is.
https://myplasticfreelife.com/2010/02/carrying-our-own-containers-powerful-action-or-pointless-inconvenience/
As I said, not sure if it'll work here. I don't do much take out food so haven't tried it, but intend to call a few local places and see what they say. -
Louise Zimanyi 4/05/2019 9:37 AMwhere you post da linx? -
Louise Zimanyi 4/04/2019 7:40 AMok great!!! -
nelson chew 4/04/2019 7:39 AMHey, I posted a link about some restaurants who will let you take your own containers for them to fill up. You would need to call ahead and see if they participate. I haven't tried it yet, but i'll let you know how it goes when I do. -
nelson chew 4/04/2019 7:37 AMwhoa, a weeks worth of garbage!? Amazing! -
Louise Zimanyi 4/03/2019 11:10 AMyes fit everything from one week into a 1 L mason jar -
nelson chew 4/03/2019 11:08 AMWow....awesome work! Was the idea to fit a day's garbage in a jar? I'm gonna try that!
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