Frank Marshall

PLNU FSB: Faculty for Sustainable Business

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
626 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
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20

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

4.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

1,828

minutes

spent exercising
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132

minutes

spent learning

Frank's actions

Energy

Learn About Renewable Energy

I will spend 20 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 16 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Turn it off

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

Frank Marshall 5/09/2021 6:04 PM

SDGE provides electricity to homes in San Diego using wind, solar, and conventional gas turbines. Birds have been killed on the solar panels that are in the desert. Overall electricity aids humans to do their job, cool the buildings, and provide necessary lighting. When lights are not in use, crime rises.

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Frank Marshall 5/08/2021 9:38 AM

I joined the ecochallenge because my university is making an effort to become more sustainable

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Choose LED Bulbs

Switching out your 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?

Frank Marshall 5/08/2021 9:37 AM

I am in the process of receiving quotes to replace single pane windows with energy efficient windows plus I am adding weather stripping to 2 external doors.

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Frank Marshall 5/08/2021 9:32 AM

I am doing well with exercise but I am not doing well eating meals without meat

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

Frank Marshall 4/09/2021 3:56 PM

I believe the issues are resources. In Haiti, the transition is from survival to stability. Haiti is such a poor country that the people need much training to understand the benefits of farming and growing ones own food. Modern global food systems are large companies with resources to produce and over produce on the land. Scale is important for a global food system. In Haiti, there is a growing need to farm the land to thrive but not in a U.S. mentality of thriving. But to be able to feed the family without wondering where the next meal will come.

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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?

Frank Marshall 4/07/2021 8:46 AM

I believe it is a resource issue. Specifically money. Developed nations have more money to purchase meats products. Also, developed countries have a specific way they cook. My parents grew up during a recession and used mostly potatoes. After the recession they used more meat. The advertising in developed countries also aids in meat purchases. Developed countries also enjoy fast food which is primarily meat

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- Professor Morrell 4/09/2021 11:22 PM
  
  We are seeing land and resource use exploding to feed animals as countries like China that used to only eat meat 1-2x a week are now eating it with every meal like westerners. This is greatly straining our planet's resources.
  
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- Professor Morrell 4/09/2021 11:22 PM
  
  We are seeing land and resource use exploding to feed animals as countries like China that used to only eat meat 1-2x a week are now eating it with every meal like westerners. This is greatly straining our planet's resources.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Frank Marshall 4/07/2021 8:40 AM

I planted a garden in an unused planter. I have rosemary, dill, and tomatoes currently planted. Eventually I will plant lavender.

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- Professor Morrell 4/09/2021 11:23 PM
  
  Sounds lovely! I try to keep cilantro and basil myself!
  
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Frank Marshall 4/07/2021 8:32 AM

I am slow to join in the challenge. I have been preoccupied with work and family. I actually do some of the challenges but forget to log in to say I did.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Frank Marshall 4/07/2021 8:30 AM

I am walking daily. I have reached out to family and friends to join me in my walks.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Who is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?

Frank Marshall 4/07/2021 8:28 AM

Everyone is affected by environmental irresponsibility. The youth are the most affected as they will have to deal with issues in the future.

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