virginia Munson
10/23/2019 2:45 PM
It gives people a voice in how their food is produced, and what sustainable harvesting practices look like.
virginia Munson
"To better understand how my daily actions impact the world around me."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 691 Total
Participant Impact
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up to9.2poundsfood waste prevented
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up to19pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to210minutesbeing mindful
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up to459gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to2.0documentarieswatched
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up to270minutesspent learning
virginia's Actions
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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Reflection QuestionWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
virginia Munson 10/23/2019 2:42 PMI've found that thrift shopping or second had stores have amazing stuff! I shop second hand before buying something new. -
Reflection QuestionHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
virginia Munson 10/23/2019 7:48 AMYes i felt like i was addicted to sugar, and I say that because the first few days of cutting back I would have cravings for it. I feel better not, although I haven't completely cut sugar out... it is hot coco season after all. :) -
Reflection QuestionWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
virginia Munson 10/20/2019 10:17 AMI found that there were a couple of places in our neighbor hood that we could go to. We will have to start another recycling area in our house for those items and take trips as needed. I'm glad we are able to dispose of some of these items at our office too. Like batteries, its so nice having a convenient place to recycle them. -
Reflection QuestionSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
virginia Munson 10/14/2019 9:22 AMI would invest more time reflecting on my impact on the environment around me, whether its the people I talk to or the trash I throw out on a daily basis. -
virginia Munson 10/07/2019 1:33 PMKeeping track of positive moments in my life has helped me appreciate just how many there are. -
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? 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?
virginia Munson 10/07/2019 1:32 PMFirst thing I do is ask if paper bags are available. We use paper bags for our recycling each week, so we tend to stock pile them if possible. I think beyond that I carry things out in my hands or in my purse. Luckily my purse is oversized so it can hold some small items in an emergency situation. -
Reflection QuestionHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
virginia Munson 10/04/2019 10:34 AMBy recognizing the positive in your life, helps you recognize how you can be a positive force in others lives. -
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?
virginia Munson 10/02/2019 7:33 AMYes, that surprises me. I had no idea it was that much money. Although we are only a house hold of two that still means we are throwing about $750 each year!! That would pay for another comic con trip. Emerald City Comic Con here I come! -
virginia Munson 9/17/2019 8:16 AMExcited for another year of improving my habits!