Madison Ronchetto
3/03/2020 10:08 AM
So glad that parkside and the duc have compost bins now too :)
JKL Green Stampede 19-20 Feed
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Madison Ronchetto 3/02/2020 5:03 PMBeing grateful for the present creates hope for the future- and the strength to work towards a better one. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider 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?
Alayna Mickles 2/25/2020 9:05 PMGrowing your own herbs is a great way to cut down on the energy and resources used in large-scale agriculture as well as a wonderful opportunity to begin learning about and practicing sustainable food production.
JKL Residents: Stay tuned for a gardening workshop hopefully happening soon! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Sara Pierce 2/23/2020 11:28 AMI have to take out the trash a lot less often than I did when we didn't have a compost bin. -
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?
Alayna Mickles 2/23/2020 11:10 AMCuring foods in salt is a great way to introduce new flavor profiles into common foods as well as eliminate food waste. The process is essentially waste free as curing salts can be dehydrated, stored, and used again! -
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?
Sara Pierce 2/13/2019 6:06 PMI use K cups. I could stop doing that if I got one of the reusable things that lets you put coffee grounds into the K cup thing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
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Sara Pierce 2/13/2019 8:38 AMIt's hard to keep up with all the challenges for a long time. It was easy at the beginning but it's getting harder now. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Sara Pierce 2/03/2019 3:00 PMThe majority of electricity in Missouri is generated from coal, and coal mining is very terrible for the both the workers and the environment.