David Bodrog
10/23/2019 6:11 AM
Something that is affected is the water run off into local streams and rivers.
David Bodrog
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO22more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO44locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO806gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO22zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
David's actions
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 10 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
David Bodrog 10/23/2019 6:09 AMMaking other aware of how much water is wasted when you wash a car with a hose instead of by hand. Also, to use low flow shower and faucet heads. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
David Bodrog 10/23/2019 6:07 AMWe could find better ways to recycle on a large scale. Also, maybe thinking about a new way to creatively recycle glass which has been done away with in our community. -
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?
David Bodrog 10/23/2019 6:06 AMIf you grow potatoes, that's easy. Use the potato and the skin for eating. The stock can be recycled in the compost pile. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
David Bodrog 10/23/2019 6:03 AMIt makes me mentally aware of the importance of trees, plus they are wonderful to see growing and being shared by various forms of wildlife. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
David Bodrog 10/22/2019 11:35 AMYes it does. It makes them to be healthier human beings. Also, the fruits and vegetables are more readily biodegradable causing the planet to be healthier along with lowering the CO2 levels and raising the O2 levels in our atmosphere while they are growing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food DesertsWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
David Bodrog 10/22/2019 11:31 AMNo it doesn't surprise me. I would rather use this money to educate people to the fact to be more aware and conservative in this area of wasted food. -
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?
David Bodrog 10/10/2019 3:50 AMWhat works the best for me is taking a small portion of the back yard to plant a garden. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Locally-Sourced MealsIf you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest food item for you to give up?
David Bodrog 10/10/2019 3:47 AMThe hardest food for we to give up seasonally would be fresh vegetables like corn on the cob, beans, and peppers.