Jaclyn Bolden
3/25/2021 12:41 PM
I would rather use this money to donate canned goods to a local charity or to people in need.
Jaclyn Bolden
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 499 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO415minutesspent exercising
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UP TO133minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO32zero-waste mealsconsumed
Jaclyn's actions
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Earth Month Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
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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Jaclyn Bolden 4/08/2021 6:11 AMYou're doing great team! Keep up the great work!-
Lisa Bartek 4/08/2021 8:07 AM
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Jaclyn Bolden 4/01/2021 8:59 AMI feel as if I can make a small change within our ecosystem. If I am able to do so, and drive others to do so, we can turn this into a bigger change for impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn 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. How would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller PortionsWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Jaclyn Bolden 3/25/2021 12:39 PMLosing weight will be a large benefit to this. I won't have the mindset that I need to finish my whole plate when it is way too big for me to finish without being overstuffed. This will also cause me to make less of whatever dinner is that day, knowing that we may be eating less than what we were previously. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Jaclyn Bolden 3/25/2021 12:36 PMOn my daily walks I tend to notice the little things, such as squirrels running around in the leaves, of the sound of a woodpecker pecking against a tree in the distance. I have enjoyed forcing myself to slow down and take some time to myself. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use 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?
Jaclyn Bolden 3/25/2021 12:32 PMInstead of peeling things like potatoes, just wash them and cut them whole. This will make me use the skin of the potato rather than it going to waste.