Brian Dykstra
4/22/2020 12:16 PM
Depends on how you meal plan. I would rather spend that money on things the family enjoys.
Brian Dykstra
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO26gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO0.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Brian's actions
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Wildlife
Support Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Brian Dykstra 4/22/2020 12:13 PMUse the windows and ceiling fans to regulate the house temperature instead of the Heat and A/C. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
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Melanie Stewart 4/22/2020 1:47 PMAnd vice versa!
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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?