
James McPhail
"Leave a healthy planet for my grandkids"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,366 Total
Participant Impact
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up to210meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to21whole food mealsconsumed
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up to315minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to522gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to5.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to3.0documentarieswatched
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up to715minutesspent learning
James's Actions
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 3 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.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 5 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Feed
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James McPhail 10/24/2018 8:40 PMStaying busy reduces my appetite & time to eat. Green by supporting fine causes, lots of exercise, healthy snacks -
James McPhail 10/23/2018 6:08 PMHeartening to see more climate action groups spring up in Calgary! A little more consolidation & off to the races! -
James McPhail 10/22/2018 7:45 PMIncreasing number of shank's mare trips for groceries, etc. Sure get a more detailed knowledge of the community! -
James McPhail 10/21/2018 7:48 PMLawn dug out, next is ordering compost & more loam, laying down seeds to root thru Winter so that Spring rains won't wash away the soil -
James McPhail 10/20/2018 9:06 PMStill working on the garden prep, want bedding plants in before freeze-up -
James McPhail 10/19/2018 10:10 PMYay, my Air Fryer - no to little oil, much less power used, much faster to cook, good when I'm late planning a meal -
James McPhail 10/18/2018 7:54 PMBoy, the effects of more beans in the diet! Heartburn and fewer friends! -
James McPhail 10/17/2018 7:53 PMWhat gives with people we don't know joining the team, not responding to messages and not doing any of the challenges? Odd. -
James McPhail 10/15/2018 6:52 PMSince the Spring EcoChallenge showed me the waste in our fridge I have been cooking more creatively to use small portions sitting in the back of the fridge -
James McPhail 10/14/2018 7:34 PM3 tasty meals without meat today. Didn't even notice till evening, all tasty.