Wei-Hsing Wang
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 935 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO44meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO230minutesspent learning
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UP TO22poundswaste composted
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UP TO145pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Wei-Hsing's actions
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/24/2018 8:56 AMI think on a small scale, organic farming can be sustainable. However, on the a larger global scales, I don't think so, not yet. We need to spend more on R&D, to enable scientists to develop natural herbicides and pesticides, so that everyone can benefit from organic products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Advocate for More Food OptionsGiven the impact of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers on both the natural world and our food systems, what do you think about the use of these products in agriculture?
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/24/2018 8:52 AMI believe we should be growing our foods organically as much as possible. However, I do understand we cannot eliminate pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers all together. I think we should explore all options of not using these harmful chemicals. We should enable scientists to develop natural pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, spend more dollars on R&D.
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Wei-Hsing Wang 10/24/2018 8:43 AMThe Eco-Challenge has been completed. I am so glad I participated in this challenge. I've learned so much! I am more aware of what I can do to make the earth healthier for all of us. Thank you! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/24/2018 6:33 AMMy refrigerator is getting on its year. When it eventually stops working, I will use the savings and buy an energy efficient one. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Recycle Everything I CanWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/23/2018 7:55 AMRecently our recycling place stop taking plastic bags. This is so unfortunate! This is the one thing which I hope would change back. within 2 weeks of time, I've gathered many recyclable plastic bags from packaged foods, pretzels, breads, and etc. I would love to know what others do with these bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/22/2018 9:55 AMEver since I started to throw food away to composting, I've noticed that the amount of trash has reduced significantly. I would say by half. So half of my food are now being composted! This is really eye opening for me. As for my compost, I will use the compost next year to enhance my garden and my vegetable garden. Not only am I producing less trash, I am looking forward to vigorous growth of my plants and flowers AND a bountiful harvest of the vegetables. It's a win-win! -
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?
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/12/2018 8:33 AMIt's such an interesting fact that people in North America eat more meat than in any other places. I believe this is partially due to the fact of land mass. Both Canada and US have the acreage (The Plains) to raise cattle/stock compared to other nations. Because of this, consuming meat is part of our diet as it's plentiful. I love Meatless Monday! It would be great if this program was more prevalent, including school lunches and meals. Hopefully, this will encourage the younger generations to bring this idea home with them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/11/2018 8:38 AMSince I already have a raised bed where I grow my vegetables, I think for the next growing season, I want to expand growing some vegetables in patio containers on my back porch. I can grow lettuces, arugulas, and spinaches in patio containers. This way, I can free up more space in my raised bed to grow more vegetables. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/10/2018 8:02 AMLocal fruits and vegetable whenever possible. After speaking with local farmers and understanding their business better, I've come to realize how "buying local" impacts me at so many levels. The obvious one is that local produce tastes better. This is because the farmers harvest the produce at the right time. The store bought produce were harvest prior to ripen to prolong shelf life. And most importantly, less CO2 footprints. The produce at the grocery stores are flown in and then trucked in from far away compared to the small amount of CO2 created driving from the farm to the market. -
Wei-Hsing Wang 10/09/2018 6:37 AMI've always thought that I am a pretty eco-friendly person. I recycle, compost and etc. With a week into the challenge, I know I can do better. I will do better.