Alexander Rivi
"To be more aware. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 928 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO10minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO25minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO79plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.9poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO140pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO13more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO14zero-waste mealsconsumed
Alexander's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 10 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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Alexander Rivi 4/15/2021 8:08 AMAlthough this challenge is coming to a close I am still going to track my good habits. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Practice Loving-Kindness MeditationHow can practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation be helpful to the health of the environment?
Alexander Rivi 4/14/2021 9:37 AMTHe more loving-kindmess mindful you are, the more you have respect for others and the earth. This will help foster a sense of gratitude for the things we have. less will be taken advantage of and less waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Alexander Rivi 4/14/2021 9:35 AMEveryone is addicted to sugar. There is refined sugar in everything and the only way to reduce consumption is choosing more whole food options prepared simply. sugar makes you feel like crap and most people have gotten used to feeling like crap. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Alexander Rivi 4/14/2021 9:34 AMEating more fruits and vegetables is better for our health and the health of the planet. produce agriculture has less envirnomnetal impact than fish or meat. Fishing and meat agriculture is killing the planet. -
Alexander Rivi 4/13/2021 5:29 PMLast week going to try and finish out strong with some tougher challenges! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Alexander Rivi 4/11/2021 8:26 PMLocally sourced meats would be more ethical because animals on a small scale farm will have a better life. Also healthier than the large scall meat farms that have to use antibiotics. IT is also good to support small local farmers so that they can keep making the quality nutritious options. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?
Alexander Rivi 4/11/2021 8:24 PMI usually do not eat the stems of some fruits and vegetables but I dont send them to the landfill either. Its easy to use the whole fruit or vegetable but if there are parts that you absolutely do not eat just compost it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Alexander Rivi 4/11/2021 8:22 PMPickling is super easy. You can make your own dill pickles with cucmber or you can make a giardiniera with carrots, peppers, garlic, cauliflower, celery and whatever else you would like to throw in there. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Alexander Rivi 4/07/2021 9:08 PMIf its yellow let it mellow. There is well water in my region and aquafers but if they are overpumped then there is an issue. we get water from lake michigan but the water near the shore is so polluted water comes in from a mile long pipeline. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Alexander Rivi 4/07/2021 9:05 PMI always wash with cold water anyway because it keeps the colors vibrant. I didnt even think about the energy that would go into heating the water for the wash.