Jordeen Chang
10/10/2018 12:26 AM
Food sovereignty stands up against these large corporations whose main purpose is to make money, and allows us to reclaim control of what we put into our own bodies.
Jordeen Chang
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 263 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO270minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
Jordeen's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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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Jordeen Chang 10/15/2018 5:04 PMI went to the Alemany farmer's market for the first time this weekend! It was really fun because they have a lot of Asian produce that I like to eat but never find at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. When I was younger I used to go every week with my dad, but ever since I moved to the city, I kind of forgot about them until this challenge. I definitely want to make this a part of my grocery shopping routine. Next time I'm going to bring my own produce bags so I don't have to use the plastic bags there. -
Jordeen Chang 10/10/2018 12:34 AMI watched the PBS documentary "Regaining Food Sovereignty". It's great to see that these communities are able to go back to their traditional practices of growing/hunting their own food, but I wonder how people living in cities like me can also regain food sovereignty. I definitely do want to shop at farmers' markets more often. What else should I do?-
Ashley Lorden 10/10/2018 11:48 AMDo you have a window or patio that gets sunlight to grow a few plants (herbs are nice to start with)? If not, you could look for a community garden in your neighborhood you could help maintain. And/or, many CSAs offer farm visits for their members, it is a cool way to get much better connected to where your food comes from and have a nice day trip outside the city!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?