Prinda Wanakule

Tech Takeover

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0 TODAY
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115 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

pound

waste composted

Prinda's actions

Food

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Use Reusable Bags

What 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?

Prinda Wanakule 4/06/2020 2:22 PM

One extra step I made recently was to bring my own containers to the store to purchase bulk bin items, in an attempt to also reduce packaging waste! And I definitely love those reusable mesh produce bags.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Prinda Wanakule 4/06/2020 2:21 PM

It has been exciting to see the rise in discussion in my social groups about eating less meat. Growing up in a place where BBQ/brisket culture is prized and is embedded into social gatherings, it has been nice to be able to have a social outlet for actually eating less meat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Compost Food Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

Prinda Wanakule 4/06/2020 2:18 PM

It feels great to be able to find a useful place to throw away the inedible (or spent) portions of food, like fruit/veggie peels and used tea/coffee. We have a veggie garden, so it's wonderful to be able to use the compost in the garden, instead of having to buy and haul it home!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Eco-friendly Gardening

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

Prinda Wanakule 3/25/2020 5:59 PM

Drought is a major concern here in the San Francisco Bay Area. After moving into a SFH with a traditional turf grass yard, I was horrified at the amount of watering needed to sustain the grass, especially over the hot summers down here in San Jose. I designed and installed a native CA and drought tolerant garden that is pollinator-friendly in my front yard! This is the first season I've been able to enjoy it in full bloom and it is gorgeous. My neighbors have been commenting on it, too. I hope to soon install some signs about the garden to help on the education front.

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