Silvia Vaccarone
10/24/2018 2:20 AM
eat less red meat. I eat once every 15 days, and use vegetable proteins instead
Silvia Vaccarone
"Work smart, live green"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 735 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO40milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO21plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO77pounds of CO2have been saved
Silvia's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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Silvia Vaccarone 10/24/2018 2:22 AM“Buy less, choose well.”
– Vivienne Westwood, Fashion Designer -
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Work from HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?
Silvia Vaccarone 10/19/2018 3:15 AMWorkign from home can be good sometimes when you need to do tasks that require isolation, high focus and concentration. It's less suitable in case of collaboration and teamwork, even if with modern technologies skype or zoom meetings can be very effective -
Silvia Vaccarone 10/18/2018 2:37 AM“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Silvia Vaccarone 10/18/2018 2:36 AMbuying less packaged groceries. choosing vegetaboles not wrapped up in plastics -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Silvia Vaccarone 10/18/2018 2:34 AMswitching off lights when are not needed, keeping low temperatures at home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Silvia Vaccarone 10/18/2018 2:25 AMthat's really a lot of waste that really makes me sick. those money and that food would be rather used to feed hungry people or better spend on doing charity -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Silvia Vaccarone 10/18/2018 2:15 AMwe are not considering public transportation as center of future city development, that would help people reduce the commuting impact on environment.