Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by EcoChallenge.org

EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

One Stone Feed

BACK TO TEAM PAGE

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Liam Neupert 4/11/2019 1:01 PM
I always make sure to carry my bamboo utensils with me but I know there really aren't many bamboo options. The most sustainable option is to bring what you have, bring utensils from home!!

Read More
Elise Malterre 4/10/2019 12:40 PM
Traveling with low waste is hard!! In San Francisco there are so many options to go zero-waste, but when it comes to food, everything is packaged unless you go to a sit-down restaurant. I have to get clever

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

In 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?
Elise Malterre 4/10/2019 12:37 PM
I think it is a societal norm to base a meal around whatever meat is being served. People talk about the steak rather than the side of green beans or mash potatoes. There must be a shift away from being meat-centered to plant-centered

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Dependable 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?
Lucy Streeby 4/04/2019 11:11 AM
Knowing that I am eating fresh food is probably the the main advantage of this challenge but I also feel like it helps build a stronger community, which is a nice bonus.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Lucy Streeby 4/04/2019 11:09 AM
Knowing the difference between these three dates will empower me be less wasteful and stay at ease when I am worried about getting sick by something that is "expired."

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Lucy Streeby 4/04/2019 11:08 AM
One of the reasons I am most motivated to change my behavior regarding food waste is that composting is a natural fertilizer that will take the place of several chemicals that farmers use on crops.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How 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?
Lucy Streeby 4/04/2019 10:55 AM
I think that the most effective way I can incorporate the "R's" into my daily life is while at school. I think that this will be hard since I do a lot of mindless action but thinking about starting this is exciting!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How 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?
Elise Malterre 4/03/2019 12:44 PM
We inhale black carbon into our lungs, which have been proven to have negative health impacts. They release plumes of smoke and soot liable for 4.3 million premature deaths each year! That is HUGE!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Elise Malterre 4/03/2019 12:36 PM
I prioritize quality time with people and nature

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Elise Malterre 4/03/2019 10:10 AM
When I bike, I feel more connected to people downtown and/or on the greenbelt

Read More