Barbara Rempfer
9/26/2018 9:36 AM
I utilize ceramic coffee cups and do not use straws. I do not currently have any vegetable bags but will purchase some in the near future.
Barbara Rempfer
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO360minutesspent learning
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UP TO51whole food mealsconsumed
Barbara's actions
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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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Barbara Rempfer 10/23/2018 1:46 PMThis challenge has been great for me because logging in my reflections on a daily basis has been a fantastic reminder and motivator to choose eco-friendly and make smarter choices every day. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this challenge. -
Barbara Rempfer 10/23/2018 1:46 PMThis challenge has been great for me because logging in my reflections on a daily basis has been a fantastic reminder and motivator to choose eco-friendly and make smarter choices every day. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this challenge. -
Barbara Rempfer 10/03/2018 2:06 PMI learned some valuable information from visiting the Smart Seafood site. I always knew that eating Wild caught was important and will continue to do so. -
Barbara Rempfer 9/26/2018 9:39 AMThe information provided by the Eco-Challenge provides me with new ideas on how to my improve my environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Barbara Rempfer 9/26/2018 9:34 AMI'm grateful for my health and my ability to run and do Bootcamp every day, which makes my attitude very positive. I share my positivity with family and friends, which in turn becomes contagious. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Barbara Rempfer 9/26/2018 9:28 AMMaybe someday in the future, but I do not believe we have the resources needed currently
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Foods DietMichael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
Barbara Rempfer 9/26/2018 9:24 AMI love that statement. I would like to share a quote that really speaks to me;
"Let Thy Food by thy Medicine, and Thy Medicine be Thy Food"-
Susan Stephan 9/26/2018 9:27 AMMy mother used to say that (she grew up on a farm) long before I ever heard of Michael Pollan
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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?
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Barbara Rempfer 9/18/2018 2:19 PMI joined the Eco Challenge because I think it is an awesome way to learn more about reducing my carbon footprint which will also motivate me to be more conscious and make permanent eco improvements on a daily basis.