Justin Pekular
10/02/2018 11:31 AM
I am not surprised because at times even in a single member household I find myself wasting food. I would much rather save this money for a trip, or on a meal out that I would eat all of.
Justin Pekular
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Justin's actions
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Justin Pekular 10/02/2018 11:29 AMPennsylvania primarily uses natural gas to generate electricity and is the nation's #2 generator of natural gas. It also produces a lot of energy from nuclear facilities. I think these methods are cleaner than others. The impact of natural gas generation is still harmful with the release of lots of chemicals.
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