Jesse Dunaway
10/22/2018 7:43 AM
we have invested in community through beautification projects, community volunteering, involvement with the local schools and through all of this get a great workout.
Jesse Dunaway
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 559 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
Jesse's actions
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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Jesse Dunaway 10/22/2018 7:46 AMHappy Monday, let's get the points growing for Rio Rancho this week. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
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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?
Jesse Dunaway 10/22/2018 7:42 AMWe buy washable straws, we use reusable cups and we carry vacuum sealed thermoses for all the water we drink. There is probably more we could do but this is a good start i think. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Jesse Dunaway 10/22/2018 7:32 AMI did something awesome with Green chilies where I took the seeds, tops and stems and boiled them down with herbs, garlic, olive oil and other seasonings to create an amazing broth. With this i made Rice and a home made chicken noodle soup that made all others pale in comparison.
give it a try... you can do something similar to this with any of your food "waste" to transform it into something amazing... into flavors you never thought you could achieve. -
Jesse Dunaway 10/16/2018 9:50 AMfirst post = 5 points :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Jesse Dunaway 10/16/2018 9:46 AMI make my coffee from whole bean every day. I already have a microwave, smart phone, and plenty of pre-prepped food in the house to make things go faster. Making and drinking coffee is the time i use to relax and slow down for a moment.... then, of course, everything speeds back up! ahhh caffeine! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
Jesse Dunaway 10/16/2018 9:43 AMwhile I do still use plastic water bottles, we have a big collection of travel cups and vacuum canisters for daily use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of 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?
Jesse Dunaway 10/16/2018 9:41 AMI do this for nearly every volunteer or community service event I participate in. Not only does it help it also makes it much more fun! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Know My healthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Jesse Dunaway 10/16/2018 9:40 AMI deal with it by facing it head on. Whether the outcome is negative or positive i work hard to understand what I learned from the experience. This helps me understand how to avoid the negative and create the positive experiences in life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Jesse Dunaway 10/16/2018 9:38 AMby reading, eating well, working on projects that get the heart rate up, learning something new every day and enjoying everything life has offered.