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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Cynthia Clements

KEEN HQ

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 573 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    51
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,200
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Cynthia's actions

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 120 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?

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    Cynthia Clements 10/24/2018 2:12 PM
    I think leading by example is always a great way to help those around you think about their own habits and realize they to can make changes easily.  I'm not a huge meat eater in general (I don't crave it like some people), but I find that I eat it because it's just always around (BBQs, etc.)  This goal allows me to stop and think before I eat and realize that often I don't really even want the animal products that are readily available. Shifting my habit to meat once per day (or not at all) has easily rubbed off on my partner (who can't live without meat), and has created opportunity for conversation with my parents.  People might not always follow suit, but at least you had the opportunity to explain why eating less meat or no meat is important.  Maybe they'll skip bacon next time they're ordering, you never know! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

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    Cynthia Clements 10/15/2018 1:31 PM
    I have chatted with my local Trader Joe's and New Seasons and asked for an alternative to single use plastics.  I've also sent messages to these companies via their websites so that the people up the chain know it's an issue.  More specifically, my New Seasons is not yet working with Go Box, which would be a great solution when ordering from the deli.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Learn More about Food Deserts
    What are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?

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    Cynthia Clements 10/09/2018 7:24 PM
    During my food desert research I learned that Portland (and other hip cities)  have a "food mirage" problem.  This means that although neighborhoods may have access to fresh fruits and vegetables physically (within one mile of their home) they may not be able to afford it due to the increase of expensive stores like Whole Foods and New Seasons.  From a community standpoint, it is important to make sure farmers markets are available to lower income communities on a regular basis if they live in a food desert or "food mirage" so they can access affordable produce.  I'm going to further my research and figure out what kind of volunteer support I can provide to farmers markets to ensure fresh fruits and vegetables are reaching those communities in need.  

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      Dana Bannister 10/10/2018 7:09 AM
      me too! I've been thinking about volunteering at my Farmer's Market. Let me know what else you find out! DB :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Less Screen Time
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

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    Cynthia Clements 10/03/2018 10:33 PM
    Swapped screen time with cooking dinner and catching up with my parents this evening

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    Cynthia Clements 9/28/2018 7:36 PM
    This year it's harder to pick challenges because I created better habits last year! Woo hoo!