brune de Vivie
3/14/2021 7:12 PM
Reuse leftovers. Many meats can be made into ragoûts, stews, and soups. The same can be said for firm (not leafy) veggies.
brune de Vivie
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 300 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO45locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO7.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO119minutesspent learning
brune's actions
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
ANYBAG PROJECT SINGLE USE PLASTIC COLLECTION
I will bring in collected single use plastics for aNY Bag Project to ISB to help re-purpose single use plastics into reusable bags and reduce plastic waste in my community.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 4 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Prevent Recycling Contamination
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 60 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
brune de Vivie 3/14/2021 7:11 PMPeople have a hard trime understanding because, though the problem isn’t new, it has worsened in the past twenty years. I think that people blame older generations instead of explaining what’s wrong. If people feel attached by a cause, they wont support it. I think we should be understanding and explain instead of jumping at each other’s throats. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Prevent Recycling ContaminationWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
brune de Vivie 3/14/2021 7:08 PMThe most difficult part of recycling is separating everything in a friendly way. In New York, many people (often designated as ‘bums’) collect bottles out of people’s trash to give for consignment (a. Company collects a glass bottle for a few cents/dollars). The tricky part is separating things so that those people dont make a mess. They are not caring as to wether they make a mess and so if they have to they often rip the trash bags to access the bottles, ruining all the effort made in separating trash in the first place. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
brune de Vivie 3/14/2021 7:05 PMLow-income persons are most affected as they have less means for doctors visits due to polluted air , home fixings in case of flooding, etc... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
brune de Vivie 3/14/2021 7:04 PMEnvironmental health can include air pollution. If the air is dirty and less consumable, it makes people more prone to viruses if they cannot get a full supply of clean oxygen. If a community is sick, then you are prone to catching the infecting virus as we interact with community members everyday. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
brune de Vivie 3/14/2021 7:02 PMI didn’t think I was addicted to sugar but I do have a sweet tooth. Now I’m less likely to go eat chocolate after each class. On that note, I am still prone to eating sugar; just ever so slightly less. -
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?
brune de Vivie 3/14/2021 7:01 PMI would love to can pears. Their just amazing fruits that are seasonal in winter and therefore not as good in summer. -
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?
brune de Vivie 3/14/2021 7:00 PMStews and soups are good because they are nutritious and you can include leftovers to reduce food waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Advocate for More Food OptionsWhat changes would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods? How can your choices contribute to these changes?
brune de Vivie 3/14/2021 6:59 PMIf we stop buying imported fruits and veggies (within reason), they will be forced to sell the products in the region they were grown, gibing more people access to local food.