Sarah Singh
"All living things have a home range. You may think of the spiders, ants, and other bugs are pests. Have you ever thought that you may be the real pest in the food web?"
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participant impact
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UP TO0.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Sarah's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
High Impact Action Track
Ditch the Lawn
Water
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region?
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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?
Sarah Singh 10/02/2019 11:26 AMUse an apple peeler to get more than just the peel to make coated shoestring vegetables. Use stalks and tops to make a delicious vegetable stock.