M LaMarca

EcoLogicals

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
380 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

22

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

240

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

2.0

public officials or leaders

contacted

M's actions

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Advocate for Green Spaces

I will call or write 1 public official(s) each day to advocate for more green spaces around my town.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

M LaMarca 10/05/2018 12:34 PM

The toxification of the planet and the fact we are still disputing climate change which delays us from addressing pollution.

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- Carey Compton 10/09/2018 6:48 PM
  
  Its very much a concern - and I hope we will all VOTE Nov. 6th accordingly.
  
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- Louisa Lubiak 10/05/2018 12:50 PM
  
  M, yeah, when it comes to climate change, people are the problem, and the solution as well.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

M LaMarca 10/05/2018 12:32 PM

only to large loads of dishes and laundry. Take shorter showers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

M LaMarca 10/05/2018 12:31 PM

Vanilla beans, pickles, berries of all sorts.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

What 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?

M LaMarca 10/05/2018 12:30 PM

Factory farming drives down the price of meat and promotes meat consumption. Promote vegetarian meals that taste great and government support for meat substitutes would help reduce meat consumption. Additionally, outlawing current meat production practices will raise the price (and as a plus quality) of meat. In return that will lower the purchasing of meat.

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