I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Industry
Launch a Recycling Program
Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land UseSmaller Portions
While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
I've combined serving smaller portions and reducing electronic usage while eating. It feels nice knowing what I'm doing is a good thing even though it doesn't make the biggest impact.
Yesterday I spent each of my three meals without my phone. It felt weird at first as if I was missing something important, but it ended up being great. I was able to think about my day and plan my upcoming days.
I've been using smaller plates at home, but I do not think it makes much of a difference in my life. When I used normal-sized plates beforehand I always finished my servings. I think this is more for people who do not know how to serve themselves correctly and have too much food waste.
A few things I can do to reduce my carbon foot print are reducing usage of heaters and using blankets instead, taking advantage of our compost bin, and being more efficient with our water usage, like shorter showers.
