David Franco
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David'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.
Food
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.
Food
Eat What's In My Fridge
I will strive to create meals using only what I have in my fridge/freezer/pantry to minimize the amount of food that goes to waste.
People
Write Letters or Emails
I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly and/or environmentally just policies.
People
Support A Sharing Economy
To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
People
Love Your Neighbors
The next time you or a guardian goes out to buy groceries, check on your elderly neighbors who may not be as physically capable and see if they are in need of food and other supplies.
Fresh Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Oceans
Learn about Our Oceans
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) and/or 4 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
People
Song Lyrics
Earth Day challenge
People
TikTok Video
Earth Day challenge.
People
Action Poster
Earth Day challenge
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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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?
David Franco 4/22/2020 5:34 AMI desided to walk to the supermarket besides driving a car. I also biked thenn used a car to go places. Lastly I microwaved food rather than use the burner. -
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?
David Franco 4/15/2020 6:58 AMThis does surprise me because many people buy an abundance of food because they have big families. Come to find out that that food is wasted and it is usually worth 1,500 dollars a year. That is a huge waste. Personally when I would throw away food I though at the moment that is was a little. In reality by the end of the year I have wasted 240 pounds. I am ashamed of myself. I rather spend that money on clothes, bills, and other necessary items, no food that is wasted. This is very shocking. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Forest-Friendly FoodsHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
David Franco 4/15/2020 6:53 AMIt was somewhat hard to change my diet. This is because I changed having cocoa and coffee. It was not hard to stop drinking coffee because I usually drink coffee on and off. Although cocoa was hard because I usually like chocolate and to not have it for a week it was hard. I had to break the cycle. Over all this was an interesting challenge.