Raul Guadarrama
4/07/2019 6:15 AM
I have taken public transport in the past and its a little bit of a hassle but its really cheap and I get to nap so,
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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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Rivka Schafer 4/11/2019 4:09 PMInstead of getting a ride home from my art class, I walked the 15 minute walk -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Raul Guadarrama 4/07/2019 6:14 AMWalking and biking has become a lot easier now that the weather is nice. It's getting warm so doing this has been a good alternative that gets me outside a lot more.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Try CarpoolingList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Raul Guadarrama 4/07/2019 6:14 AMCarpooling hasn't been as bad I thought. Its given me more time with some of my friends and even though it means having to wake up a little bit earlier it really hasn't been bad at all. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn 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?
Raul Guadarrama 4/07/2019 6:13 AMOverall it hasn't been easy. I'm very used to cooking with chicken or meat and finding alternatives hasn't been easy. But once I found some its become easier to do so. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn 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?
Carol Fusco 4/05/2019 1:52 PMI think that most Americans are influenced by media and the need to have what others have. When you look at many of the television shows they are celebrating with a steak dinner, eating meaty sandwiches...XXX we have the meat! It is a way of life and people are expected to strive for this symbol of accomplishment. Broccoli is often seen as a punishment, my family loves it! -
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?
Carol Fusco 4/05/2019 1:49 PMI have one child in college so am often sending her any extra funds to allow her to work less and study more. Soon I will have two children in college so saving now will be a big boost to their college fund. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun 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?
Carol Fusco 4/05/2019 1:47 PMSmaller portions lead to smaller waistline. My family is actively interested in weightloss so not only am I helping the environment but helping teach my family a better way to live. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Carol Fusco 4/05/2019 1:45 PMMaking my home more energy efficient will impact not only the environment but also my monthly expenditures. Living with elderly and in-firmed family members it is also a health benefit. Many ideas are simply and low/no cost such as rolling up a towel to eliminate under-door drafts, sealing windows, updating weather stripping. -
Mary Yabroudy 4/04/2019 9:08 AMMakes me more conscience of my actions!