Coral Byrd
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 390 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO38meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO26milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO480minutesspent learning
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20poundswaste composted
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UP TO114pounds of CO2have been saved
Coral's actions
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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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Coral Byrd 10/23/2018 9:40 AMI'm finding it hard to eliminate the plastics. So much of our food comes wrapped in plastic at the grocery store, even vegetables, and if you order something from a deli you can't buy it without it being wrapped in plastic. The challenge is definitely making me more aware of my choices, however. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Coral Byrd 10/11/2018 10:19 AMOK, I admit it. I went to Burgerville today. I didn't even think about it, and ordered a soda... that came in a cup with a polystyrene (number 6) lid and a straw. This challenge is at least making me more aware of my choices, where before I wouldn't have even thought about it. I will have to think about how I can eliminate the lid and straw - how can I do this without spilling it all over my car? hmmm. -
Coral Byrd 10/04/2018 8:21 AMCompleting my daily challenges takes some pre-planning, and I think that’s why a lot of people don’t live this way every day. But I enjoy being more mindful about my impact on the earth and my health.