Jun Yu Foo
"Save the environment"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 282 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO51gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO91minutesspent learning
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO31pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Jun Yu's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
High Impact Action Track
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
High Impact Action Track
Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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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Jun Yu Foo 10/22/2019 12:50 AMGreat ecochallenge. save the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What 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?
Jun Yu Foo 10/22/2019 12:41 AMIn most places, tap water is just as safe to drink as bottled water – and, according to blind taste tests, just as tasty as well. And while bottled water can indeed be more convenient and trendy than tap water, it’s also more expensive and wasteful. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Jun Yu Foo 10/22/2019 12:39 AMWalkability offers surprising benefits to our health, the environment, our finances, and our communities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Jun Yu Foo 10/22/2019 12:38 AMThe skins of citrus fruits contain bioflavonoids: These bioflavonoids are amazing antioxidants. Use the zest of an orange when baking cookies and muffins, or add it to your yogurt. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Jun Yu Foo 10/22/2019 12:37 AMscientists warned that huge reductions in meat eating are required if the world is to stave off dangerous climate change, with beef consumption in western countries needing to drop by 90%, replaced by five times more beans and pulses. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Jun Yu Foo 10/22/2019 12:34 AMFood Sovereignty is the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems. -
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. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
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Jun Yu Foo 10/21/2019 11:42 PMkeep going to save the environment