Faviola Caldera
11/18/2018 1:16 PM
STOP BUYING PLASTIC PACKAGED PRODUCTS
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Faviola Caldera 11/18/2018 1:17 PMI believe that it pressured me to take action and not just come up with beliefs. Carrying my trash made me notice the impact first hand of how bad our trash/plastic consumption is. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Faviola Caldera 11/18/2018 1:15 PMThe healthier choices I make, like buying locally the more healthier choices I see around me. Like the wealth of my community because I am investing in them, and since they use sustainable practices the environment is benefiting from it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
Faviola Caldera 11/18/2018 1:06 PMI use the remaining stuff of my juice for example for adding to my dogs' food. Vegetable broth. Aroma infuse with peals and citrus remains. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn 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?
Faviola Caldera 11/18/2018 1:05 PMIt doesn't anymore, which is rather sad. I would love to use that money to travel. I am trying to come up with ways of traveling as sustainable as possible in the future. -
Kim Smith 10/24/2018 8:38 PMHi, all! What a journey! I have participated in the EcoChallenge every year and continue to learn so much. I have evolved along with the program, taking different actions each year. Doing personal work this year has offered the structure to advance my personal sustainability and I am grateful for the encouragement.
I hope you all had a meaningful experience, too! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you practice self care?
Kim Smith 10/24/2018 8:09 PMI am really bummed that I broke my right hand two months ago and continue to have challenge healing. I am grateful to have a kind Physical Therapist who has offered a lot of exercises to solve the muscles and soft tissue. I look forward to typing again without pain.. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Kim Smith 10/07/2018 5:42 PMGratitude is essential in grounding our life and spirits in a space of abundance. While there are negative experiences, in dark times, my body and energy feel lighter when I pay attention to what is going well in my life. One source of encouragement always comes from recognizing that good people are doing good work in the world! -
Faviola Caldera 10/06/2018 9:53 PMI remembered my containers while shopping!