Maddie McCauley

DLR Group- Minneapolis

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
166 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

60

minutes

being mindful

Maddie's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Calculate My Carbon Footprint

All Drawdown Solutions

I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Calculate My Carbon Footprint

What stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?

Maddie McCauley 4/05/2021 6:28 AM

I was interested to learn where my carbon footprint landed compared to others in similar households. I learned that I am doing better than average in a number of areas, however, there are many things I can do to continue to reduce my footprint. Simple things like line drying clothing or turning lights off more often are things that I have pledged to do more of moving forward.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While 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?

Maddie McCauley 4/01/2021 11:50 AM

I don't feel like I'm over eating anymore. I am giving my body enough nutrients without over doing it and I feel much better throughout the day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Maddie McCauley 4/01/2021 11:49 AM

When I eat mindfully I feel like I am able to take the time to appreciate my meal and the food itself more. I have more time to reflect on my day and think about what else I hope to accomplish. It helps me slow down and be present.

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- Dawn Dornbusch 4/01/2021 3:18 PM
  
  I so often wait until I am super hungry to eat and then tend to eat my meal very fast and eat too much. I am going to be more mindful of small bites throughout the day and a slower pace when eating. I like having "more time to reflect on the day"!
  
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