Xuning Ying
10/22/2018 3:48 PM
Feed it to a pet, since they seem to be the only ones who can seem to digest it. Or eat them ourselves, and find a way for them to be more enjoyable.
Xuning Ying
"The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn"
Points Total
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Participant Impact
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up to3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to88gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to7.0conversationswith people
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up to1.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to240minutesspent learning
Xuning's Actions
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
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
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
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Xuning Ying 10/22/2018 4:07 PM-
Xuning Ying 10/22/2018 4:08 PMProbably my favorite quote, so i'll just re-post it
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Reflection QuestionFood Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
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Reflection QuestionSimplicity Buy Used ClothesDo people with economic privilege have a responsibility to consume and own less? How can the concept of "reduce" be presented to those who may be struggling to have enough food, clothes, shelter?
Xuning Ying 10/22/2018 3:48 PMWe can try support those who cannot support themselves. And instead of throwing out our used things, we can donate it. -
Reflection QuestionTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Xuning Ying 10/22/2018 3:46 PMYou can try walking, or biking. If you need to get somewhere faster, then you can use a bike which is fast, but also isn't as bad for the environment. -
Reflection QuestionSimplicity Track my PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Xuning Ying 10/21/2018 9:56 AMI have noticed that I sometimes make purchases that I don't really need. but I purchase the Item anyways because I want it. I will probably try to cut down the amount of unneeded items in my cart. -
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?
Xuning Ying 10/21/2018 9:50 AMI regularly use plastic bags, and bottles, just because they're somewhat cheap and convenient. I could substitute the plastic bags with paper ones and use reusable water bottles. -
Xuning Ying 10/18/2018 4:41 PMThe sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands. ~Havelock Ellis, The Dance of Life, 1923 -
Xuning Ying 10/18/2018 4:37 PMWe are putting the things we actually need to survive, for the things that we don't really need. I ask, in the end, how do we want our actions to reflect on ourselves? Where will we be in a few decades because of our actions today? -
Reflection QuestionFood Organize a CourseHow can you use NWEI programs to help mobilize your community to take action toward a sustainable future?
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Reflection QuestionTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Xuning Ying 10/15/2018 5:02 PMYes, since most of the places we go are public spaces. And for example for orchestra rehearsals, we have to drive all the way to Saratoga, so carpooling could save a lot of energy and not to mention gas.