Mary Scott
4/01/2021 4:21 PM
Energized, although a little windblown. I'm hoping one of the things to come out of this pandemic is the realization of all the things we can do without.
Mary Scott
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.9locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Mary's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 30 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce plastic containers for food.
I will choose options for produce that does not include plastic containers.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
Public Transit
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 implementing some other small improvement.
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 QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Mary Scott 4/01/2021 4:14 PMI have friends who are local farmers so I am inspired by their commitment to clean food and living in harmony with nature. -
Mary Scott 4/01/2021 4:13 PMThings are looking up! Today I saw my first blooming forsythia bush - spring is in the air!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Mary Scott 4/01/2021 4:06 PMParticipate in transportation fairs, support those systems by using them as frequently as possible. -
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?
Mary Scott 4/01/2021 4:05 PMSmaller portions help us maintain a healthy weight, stretch our food budget and enable us to increase our energy levels by reducing the sluggishness associated with overeating. -
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?
Mary Scott 4/01/2021 4:01 PMAdd them to soups and stews to add both flavor and vitamins and minerals. -
Mary Scott 3/22/2021 2:16 PMLooking forward to this ecochallenge - the last one was a lot of fun!
