Carin Carlson
"To take small steps to help improve the environment and educate and involve my kids along the way."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO88pounds of CO2have been saved
Carin's actions
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
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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Carin Carlson 10/15/2018 6:06 PMUse for young coconut from Imperfect Produce box... Buco Pie!
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Carin Carlson 10/11/2018 10:16 PMLearn about the Oregon Bee Project and Bee Atlas that is being developed through volunteer efforts around the state at https://www.oregonbeeproject.org/ -
Carin Carlson 10/09/2018 7:59 PMReceived first Imperfect Produce delivery! What to do with a trimmed organic young coconut?
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Stacy Rutherford 10/10/2018 2:33 PMMy bi-weekly box arrived Monday! -
John Maternoski 10/09/2018 11:52 PMLOVE Imperfect Produce.
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Carin Carlson 10/07/2018 10:37 PMI created a list of plants to needed to improve my backyard for pollinators and also for an herb garden. Next step purchase... -
Carin Carlson 10/06/2018 10:16 PMStarted researching pollinator gardens tonight. Useful info on the National Wildlife Federation website. -
Carin Carlson 10/04/2018 8:18 PMTrying to use cold water more often than hot beyond laundry. Also think I might air dry the laundry as long as it doesn’t rain 🌧 -
Carin Carlson 10/03/2018 8:44 PMHelped the girls make their nature journals tonight and signed up for our first Imperfect Produce delivery next week. Opted to reduce food waste over local CSA, we'll see how it goes.-
Amber Nobe 10/04/2018 10:03 AMAwesome! Thanks for sharing the challenge with the girls!
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Carin Carlson 10/01/2018 9:19 PMSlow to get going, but got the whole family on board. This year the girls are going to do their own challenge or two.
