Michael Russell
10/08/2018 7:55 AM
Try to use less lighting: i leave the lights on too much, time to turn them off!
Michael Russell
POINTS TOTAL
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- 301 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO90minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Michael's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Michael Russell 10/08/2018 7:54 AMI like to know where my food comes from - not a lab, but a real person. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning 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?
Michael Russell 10/08/2018 7:54 AMI would like to try applesauce preserving... maybe jam and beets too. -
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?
Michael Russell 10/08/2018 7:53 AMAmerican's think they are superior and "need" meat - very sad - try to think away from the flesh of dead animals, eat healthy and vegan/vegetarian! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Michael Russell 10/08/2018 7:52 AMOrganic farming is "old school" farming.... you bet it can save the world! -
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?
Michael Russell 10/08/2018 7:52 AMEating healthy can take funds, but I too would prefer it to the doctor's office! -
Michael Russell 10/08/2018 7:49 AMGood morning! Have a wonderful Monday! -
Michael Russell 10/07/2018 6:31 PMgreat! thanks for asking!