Xuning Ying
10/22/2018 3:48 PM
Feed it to a pet, since they seem to be the only ones who can seem to digest it. Or eat them ourselves, and find a way for them to be more enjoyable.
Xuning Ying
"The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,253 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO7.0conversationswith people
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UP TO88gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO240minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Xuning's actions
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
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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Xuning Ying 10/22/2018 4:08 PMProbably my favorite quote, so i'll just re-post it
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Buy Used ClothesDo people with economic privilege have a responsibility to consume and own less? How can the concept of "reduce" be presented to those who may be struggling to have enough food, clothes, shelter?
Xuning Ying 10/22/2018 3:48 PMWe can try support those who cannot support themselves. And instead of throwing out our used things, we can donate it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Xuning Ying 10/22/2018 3:46 PMYou can try walking, or biking. If you need to get somewhere faster, then you can use a bike which is fast, but also isn't as bad for the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Track my PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Xuning Ying 10/21/2018 9:56 AMI have noticed that I sometimes make purchases that I don't really need. but I purchase the Item anyways because I want it. I will probably try to cut down the amount of unneeded items in my cart. -
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?
Xuning Ying 10/21/2018 9:50 AMI regularly use plastic bags, and bottles, just because they're somewhat cheap and convenient. I could substitute the plastic bags with paper ones and use reusable water bottles. -
Xuning Ying 10/18/2018 4:41 PMThe sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands. ~Havelock Ellis, The Dance of Life, 1923 -
Xuning Ying 10/18/2018 4:37 PMWe are putting the things we actually need to survive, for the things that we don't really need. I ask, in the end, how do we want our actions to reflect on ourselves? Where will we be in a few decades because of our actions today? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Organize a CourseHow can you use NWEI programs to help mobilize your community to take action toward a sustainable future?
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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?
Xuning Ying 10/15/2018 5:02 PMYes, since most of the places we go are public spaces. And for example for orchestra rehearsals, we have to drive all the way to Saratoga, so carpooling could save a lot of energy and not to mention gas.