James McPhail
"Leave a healthy planet for my grandkids"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,366 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO522gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO210meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO715minutesspent learning
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UP TO315minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO5.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO21whole food mealsconsumed
James's actions
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 3 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
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 5 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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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James McPhail 10/24/2018 8:40 PMStaying busy reduces my appetite & time to eat. Green by supporting fine causes, lots of exercise, healthy snacks -
James McPhail 10/23/2018 6:08 PMHeartening to see more climate action groups spring up in Calgary! A little more consolidation & off to the races! -
James McPhail 10/22/2018 7:45 PMIncreasing number of shank's mare trips for groceries, etc. Sure get a more detailed knowledge of the community! -
James McPhail 10/21/2018 7:48 PMLawn dug out, next is ordering compost & more loam, laying down seeds to root thru Winter so that Spring rains won't wash away the soil -
James McPhail 10/20/2018 9:06 PMStill working on the garden prep, want bedding plants in before freeze-up -
James McPhail 10/19/2018 10:10 PMYay, my Air Fryer - no to little oil, much less power used, much faster to cook, good when I'm late planning a meal -
James McPhail 10/18/2018 7:54 PMBoy, the effects of more beans in the diet! Heartburn and fewer friends! -
James McPhail 10/17/2018 7:53 PMWhat gives with people we don't know joining the team, not responding to messages and not doing any of the challenges? Odd. -
James McPhail 10/15/2018 6:52 PMSince the Spring EcoChallenge showed me the waste in our fridge I have been cooking more creatively to use small portions sitting in the back of the fridge -
James McPhail 10/14/2018 7:34 PM3 tasty meals without meat today. Didn't even notice till evening, all tasty.