Morgan Taylor
4/03/2021 9:50 AM
The biggest single-use item I have been using during the pandemic has been takeout boxes. Some of them can be re-used but a lot of them need to be thrown away.
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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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Morgan Taylor 4/03/2021 9:51 AMI think things are going well for the eco-challenge but I personally keep forgetting to update my feed!!!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Morgan Taylor 4/03/2021 9:49 AMI have no barrier to using reusable water bottles. My water bottle is emotional support for me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Morgan Taylor 4/03/2021 9:48 AMI know that eating meat affects our planet because of the amount of land, water, and resources that are needed to cultivate meat products. I think people in richer countries see eating meat as a status symbol but it is really just depleting resources. -
Gabrielle Pavesich 3/24/2021 5:07 PMLet's help the Earth and do our part!!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Mary Gargano-Price 3/19/2021 1:24 PMIf you're in charge of allocating where your produce goes, you have a very dangerous grip over who gets the healthy amount of nutrients on a daily basis. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Grace Condit 3/19/2021 1:23 PMI usually use plastic straws the most, I have recently purchased a metal straw that you can keep on your keys so that I can use that instead of a plastic one -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Mary Gargano-Price 3/19/2021 1:23 PMI try to take pride in using less; window replacements are expensive and produce a decent amount of waste, so switching to more sustainably-crafter options aligns with a less-waste-deposition. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Grace Condit 3/19/2021 1:21 PMWell for one, you need water to survive but I thankfully really enjoy water so I always have my waterbottle with me :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Mary Gargano-Price 3/19/2021 1:21 PMI'd invest in more eco-friendly products, since they're more expensive than mainstream products.