fred lewis
4/17/2020 2:12 PM
Fast food and processed food has made 30 to 40 percent of the population have multiple health issues. Everyone needs to be more conscience of choosing healthier food choices.
fred lewis
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fred's actions
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
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
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 10 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
Climate
Energy savings for the home office
Now that we're all working from home, energy bills could go up. Take some time to evaluate your home office space (even if it's the kitchen table!). Many utilities offer home efficiency kits (LED bulbs, shower heads, etc.) - visit your electric utilities website to see if they offer any of these solutions. The links below will also help you find energy efficiency opportunities in your own space.
Climate
My Carbon Footprint
Use an online tool (links below) to calculate my carbon footprint and see what changes would make the most difference. Each calculator varies, but you'll typically need to gather: utility records, the flight history for the last year, and annual mileage and fuel efficiency of your vehicles.
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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fred lewis 4/27/2020 9:33 AMAfter reading about all the clean air and water regulations that have been repealed by this government administration since the start of the modern environmental era 50 years ago. More environmental protection rules been removed that will facilitate the degradation of the ecosystems on Earth. -
fred lewis 4/22/2020 9:41 AMLearning about climate change has been very educational and we really need to make serious changes to control the negative effects we are causes the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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Joe Walter 4/22/2020 5:44 AMAlso, I think healthier foods need to be more economical for everyone to buy. The one thing I cannot stand is that healthy foods are more expensive than processed junk. That is also part of the social issue, that food companies and processors lock in the lower income population with things they can afford. Organic this and free range that is twice as much as regular. That is not right.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
fred lewis 4/16/2020 1:43 PMUnderstanding the various dates I can make wiser decisions on our food use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
fred lewis 4/16/2020 12:47 PMThe effects of climate change on the country in all areas was really eye opening to learn about. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate My Carbon FootprintWhat was most surprising to you about your carbon footprint?
fred lewis 4/15/2020 11:13 AMToday we lowered our thermostat setting to reduce the amount of natural gas we would normally be consuming. -
fred lewis 4/15/2020 11:11 AMWorking to save on energy usage by being more conscience of how I am using lights around the house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Local Climate IssuesIn what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?