Mika Culy
10/10/2018 11:01 AM
Yes, but it will be tough and cost prohibitive for many. I can see this not being practical for poorer regions who need a high yield of crops at the lowest price possible.
Mika Culy
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO20whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO40meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Mika's actions
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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 QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
Mika Culy 10/10/2018 10:57 AMConsumers should consider using a reusable water bottle, and I think this is a trend that is catching on. I remember when bottled water was quite expensive - now you can purchase a 24-pack for just a few dollars, which tells me that demand for this type of product is wavering. -
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?
Mika Culy 10/10/2018 10:55 AMEating meat is a bit of an American tradition. I think our varied landscape and climates make it easy to raise beef, pork, chicken and other meat, not to mention the subsidies provided to ranchers by the federal government. I believe our meat-eating culture will be one that's tough to change, but I do see a shift toward consumers purchasing more organically and thoughtfully raised meat and more of these options are showing up in our grocery stores. -
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?
Mika Culy 10/10/2018 10:40 AMI had a ton of styrofoam from a furniture order that I placed online. I learned that there is a recycling program in Tigard that accepts styrofoam packaging. I also heard that Ikea in Portland has a bin that accepts styrofoam, though I haven't confirmed this. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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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?
Mika Culy 10/10/2018 9:53 AMYikes. I think our family does a good job of keeping down our food waste. I typically plan meals ahead of time so that I don't buy items that may go unused.