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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Sam Peterson

San Antonio Zoo Crew

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 835 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    18
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    270
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    17
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    30
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Sam's actions

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Sam Peterson 10/25/2018 2:45 PM
    Congratulations to San Antonio Zoo Volunteers for winning the challenge against the SA Zoo Crew.  Well done, everyone!

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    Sam Peterson 10/24/2018 12:38 PM
    Last day, everyone!  Let's keep the new habits going all year!

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    Sam Peterson 10/23/2018 11:55 AM
    Stocked up on produce and bulk beans and lentils yesterday to make some more vegetarian options this week.  Cold, wet weather is kicking in those comfort food cravings--time to break out the barley, carrots, and asparagus with thyme...

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    Sam Peterson 10/22/2018 10:36 AM
    Yesterday I took advantage of the break in weather to go walking at the park and do some cleanup in my yard.  I couldn't do all the pruning I wanted because our local pair of foxes decided to hang out in the back corner all afternoon and I didn't want to scare them away, but I did plant some more lemon thyme for cooking this week. :-)

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    Sam Peterson 10/19/2018 10:58 AM
    My favourite chocolate pound cake has been discontinued, but having just seen the ingredients that's probably a good thing!  Now I'm on the hunt for an imitation recipe that's healthier for me to make at home.  I can sub in yogurt and reduce the sugar for sure.

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    Sam Peterson 10/18/2018 10:52 AM
    Not going to lie, this cold and dreary weather is making it challenging to do my daily walk!  I can't wait to see the sun again next week.

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    Sam Peterson 10/16/2018 2:19 PM
    The weather is super nasty this week but I'm going to bundle up and walk outside anyway.  With all the rain my yard is going crazy and I'm hoping it will help my figs and lemons this year...

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    Sam Peterson 10/15/2018 9:13 AM
    I'm so thankful to be back home and in control of my meals again.  The conference hotel did offer a nice perk of $5 food coupon for every night declining towels/room cleaning, so it was nice to save money and help sustainability all week.  And I sure used the heck out of my reusable bamboo mug!

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    Sam Peterson 10/06/2018 8:30 PM
    My bamboo travel mug came in handy on the plane and I was pleased to see the United flight crew separating trash and recyclables.  Unfortunately the Dulles airport only had paper and can recycling, nothing for plastic.  Luckily I packed my own food and resisted the lure of the Starbucks bakery counter!

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    Sam Peterson 10/05/2018 10:48 AM
    Heading to a conference tomorrow and packing up my reusable mug and silicone sandwich bag for travel meals.  I plan to refuse straws, decline the towel/linen service, and say no to conference "freebies" that just end up as clutter.  Bummed to miss out on making my own zero-waste meals for five days, though.  On the other hand, I'll be taking advantage of public transport.