Yvonne Chen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 612 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO150minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO26minutesspent learning
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UP TO20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16poundswaste composted
Yvonne's actions
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 2 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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
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
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Yvonne Chen 10/10/2018 9:29 AMYou can bring bigger metal pieces to the recycling centers around Portland. Cell phones can be recycled in venting machines. -
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?
Yvonne Chen 10/03/2018 8:43 AMMy next step to reduce waste is buying more bulk food, especially noodles, spices, oats, and nuts to reduce the amount of disposable plastics I use. I will also pay more attention to buy produce packed in cardboard boxes without a little plastic window, e.g. for cotton swabs, if available. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Yvonne Chen 10/02/2018 9:05 AMI normally look for the FSC brand for sustainable fishing. I also make sure that the tuna I eat is caught dolphin safe. -
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?
Yvonne Chen 10/02/2018 9:03 AMCompost is use either to make fertilizer, e.g. out of sea food shells, or to make garden soil out of it.
In Europe, it is also used for methane production. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Yvonne Chen 10/02/2018 9:02 AMI am already avoiding the single-used packages I can. I do not use straws or single-use cups. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
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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?
Yvonne Chen 10/02/2018 9:00 AMBuying local veggies and fruits at least to reduce the CO2 for transportation. -
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?