Andre Teixeira
4/22/2019 7:57 AM
Besides saving fuel and reduce emissions, by walking or biking we have the opportunity to meet neighbors that we never see around...
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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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Sandi Lovato 4/25/2019 7:13 AMThe challenge really made you think of what you were wasting. My grocery store where I shop sells a lot of locally sourced food so that makes it easier. Carpooling is harder to continue as people have different schedules. However it does show the need to have some type of mass transit here in Northern Colorado. Recycling has become a given in our household. -
Sandi Lovato 4/24/2019 6:23 AMWith the many options we had to select from it was simpler to select items that were attainable. The more education on how to help with polluting our environment, more and more people are taking steps to make an impact.
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Andre Teixeira 4/22/2019 7:56 AMChanging the light bulbs even in the places not so used, such as basement and closet. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Andre Teixeira 4/22/2019 7:53 AMExtremely easy tasks are key to save a considerable amount of water. -
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?
Andre Teixeira 4/22/2019 7:51 AMThe distances are always shorter than we think, so it definitely worth walking instead of driving. -
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?
Cristina Mahon 4/05/2019 12:36 PMI would definitely use the extra money to buy books since I love reading and to donate to charities that help with food shortages across the world. If we handled the food waste we could make such a difference in terms of feeding people (not trying to minimize other challenges with that though). -
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?
Cristina Mahon 4/05/2019 12:34 PMSmaller portions are also good for your health. Both in terms of spacing out consumption so you don't feel over full as well as based on studies that have shown that we tend to consume in industrialized countries more than what we should. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social Justice Help Girls Overcome Health BarriersIn what other ways could you help girls overcome health barriers to being able to attend school?
Cristina Mahon 4/05/2019 12:27 PMSupporting programs that adopt children (girls in this case) to provide for their health as well as education. There are some great programs and you get to know your sponsored child.