corey cenate
10/18/2018 7:14 AM
When our environemental health declines, you see a decline in the health in the community as a whole. An unhealthy community will affect the individuals differently.
corey cenate
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 431 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0poundswaste composted
corey's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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corey cenate 10/22/2018 10:01 AMI've made a conscious effort to bring a reusable bag with me to shop at the grocery store -
corey cenate 10/22/2018 10:00 AMThis is helping me to become more mindful of what I do day to day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
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corey cenate 10/03/2018 2:38 PMFound a great compost tumbler on amazon that Im going to purchase! -
corey cenate 10/03/2018 2:30 PMRight now i have a 5gallon bucket collecting rain water that comes off my roof. Looking to upgrade soon! -
corey cenate 10/03/2018 2:28 PMAll of these helpful tips and strategies are fun to try with my family! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
corey cenate 8/28/2018 12:21 PM
I could repurpose bottles and containers to hold food or other items at my house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
corey cenate 8/28/2018 12:18 PMI think media contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other places. The fitness pushes the need for more and more protein to build muscle and often times meat proteins are the top of the list. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
corey cenate 8/28/2018 12:17 PM
My plan is to use my compost for my garden! I will purchase a composter by the end of September.