Danielle Butler

"I want to learn how to better care for the Earth, eliminate waste, and promote good sustainable habits in my community."

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Danielle's actions

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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Food

Advocate for More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

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Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

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Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Recycle Everything I Can

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?

Danielle Butler 9/26/2019 12:27 PM

There is a lot of good information on the city website. There's so much we can't recycle here, but I am hopeful that through programs like Terra Cycle we can recycle more. I work for the public library and I know there's things we could be doing in partnership with Terra Cycle and places to do more with things not accepted by the city. I also learned that I can recycle LDPE at any place I can drop off grocery sacks, so that's good to know!

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Food Advocate for More Food Options

What efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?

Danielle Butler 9/26/2019 12:24 PM

Farming programs through Heifer or similar nonprofits that educate communities on sustainable farming practices.

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Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

Danielle Butler 9/26/2019 12:23 PM

Repurpose clothing that you're no longer excited about or have a clothes swap with friends.

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Food Whole Foods Diet

Michael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this idea?

Danielle Butler 9/26/2019 12:23 PM

Preventing chronic illnesses begins INSIDE our bodies first. Changes in diet and lifestyle can alter our paths to chronic illness and have been shown to help treat mental illness. Yes all the way.

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