Jeff Andrews
4/29/2020 12:58 PM
Those who rely on outside networks/supply chains for food can adopt measures to grow their own food and slowly reduce their reliance on other networks and supply chains.
Jeff Andrews
"Small things everyday have an impact"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO49disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO46plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Jeff's actions
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Forests
Choose Better Wood Products
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Fresh Water
Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
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 QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Choose Better Wood ProductsBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Jeff Andrews 4/29/2020 12:57 PMA reminder that there are other living organisms in the world besides humans as well as a calming retreat for hikes or walks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Jeff Andrews 4/29/2020 12:56 PMMy first choice is to carry my items out of the store by hand. If I take a disposable bag, I make sure to reuse it afterwards for trash and/or recycling collection! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Jeff Andrews 4/29/2020 12:55 PMModern architecture is a great way to do this by building smart designs that build homes with higher foundations that are near rivers, for example. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Jeff Andrews 4/29/2020 12:53 PMPlastic bags for home use (e.g. Zip-locs, etc.) are easy to use at home without thinking about it when storing stuff in the fridge or freeze. Buying glass Tupperware or similar containers is a great way to avoid plastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Jeff Andrews 4/29/2020 12:51 PMI think it's helpful to adopt a mindset that having your own mug is the default when making trips for coffee at work or on the go. I don't think it's that hard to adopt in practice once you get used to always using your own mug. There's usually a financial incentive too where you can save a few cents at Starbucks! -
Jeff Andrews 4/21/2020 6:51 AM"With the dramatic reduction in car traffic and commercial flights, carbon emissions have been falling around the globe. If the slowdown continues, some are estimating the world could see the largest drop in emissions in the last century."
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/14/834295861/carbon-emissions-are-falling-but-still-not-enough-scientists-say -
Jeff Andrews 4/17/2020 1:15 PMMy work from home setup includes my two reusable mugs - one for coffee and one for water. This saves straws and I've been able to up my water intake by keeping my mug close by during the work day!
