Sam Makarczyk
10/22/2018 8:19 PM
A food choice that would do more good than harm is buying more vegetables and less candy and soda.
Sam Makarczyk
"Care about everything, you, other people, and the rest of the world."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 910 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO5.0donationsmade
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO220minutesspent exercising
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO690minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO660minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Sam's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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 1 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.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Participant Feed
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Sam Makarczyk 10/24/2018 10:53 PMWe made it to first in California and 31st in the world. Good job! -
Sam Makarczyk 10/23/2018 1:13 PMGood Job KCIA GREEN TEAM. We are 33rd in the world and 1st in California.-
Alyssia Nicholson 10/23/2018 1:16 PMin the country. 33rd in the country
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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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?
Sam Makarczyk 10/22/2018 8:18 PMI sometimes talk to people about it and I try to talk to others about their stress. Doing things I like also relieves stress. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Sam Makarczyk 10/21/2018 1:46 PMPeaches would be good to preserve to make a peach cobbler. A lot of other fruits and vegetables would be good too. -
Sam Makarczyk 10/20/2018 10:52 PMGo KCIA GREEN TEAM. We are doing really good. Keep it up. -
Sam Makarczyk 10/20/2018 10:51 PMWe are number 1 in California, 30 in the USA, and number 34 in the world! -
Sam Makarczyk 10/18/2018 10:01 PMWe are number 1 in California! Good job. We are also in the top 50 in the World. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Sam Makarczyk 10/18/2018 12:36 PMSome foods are much better local even though you can get food from anywhere. We need to support local farmers and then they will give back to the community. -
Sam Makarczyk 10/15/2018 10:09 PMGuys we need to get more points, we are rank 72 in the world! But I know we can do better.