Rocio Diaz
4/15/2021 10:00 AM
Online is key. Be mindful of what you use
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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 Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
Rocio Diaz 4/15/2021 9:59 AMI always print double side. Professors need to stop telling us to print 100 papers-
Eva Manzulli 4/15/2021 10:00 AMI totally agree!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Rocio Diaz 4/15/2021 9:58 AMWhen I go to a grocery store like Aldi or Costco I walk out with everything in the cart then place them in reusable bags i keep in the trunk -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Rocio Diaz 4/15/2021 9:57 AMFood sovereignty emphasizes ecologically appropriate production, distribution and consumption, social economic justice -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Eva Manzulli 4/15/2021 9:56 AMFood sovereignty is something that is rare nowadays because of how interconnected the world has become in regards to goods such as food. Living in Hawaii has shown me just how reliant we have become on others for our food, and if anything were to happen that would prevent us from being able to get those resources, we would be in a very bad situation -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Help OthersIn your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?
Rocio Diaz 4/15/2021 9:54 AMextreme inequality weakens relations among the different groups that make up the community of communities. Treat people with kindness -
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?
Eva Manzulli 4/15/2021 9:53 AMI think change starts with everyone using their voices. It's important for communities to speak up when they are unsatisfied with the state of their community