Deanna Tabarus

Students of Sheridan's Sustainability Class

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Deanna's actions

Industry

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Learn about Carbon Offsets

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

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Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Recycle Everything I Can

Recycling

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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DAILY ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

What are some attributes of an offset that you should consider before purchasing them?
Deanna Tabarus 4/16/2022 8:09 PM
It is important to consider the effects that every product you are purchasing may contribute on the overall health and sustainability of our planet. Attributes like carbon emissions, water consumption, ocean acidification, ozone depletion, etc. all are crucial elements to consider when purchasing a product so keep an eye out for carbon-neutral companies, for example, or other sustainable features can definitely help to combat the pollution and destruction being created as a result.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Deanna Tabarus 4/16/2022 8:02 PM
I can express my personality, creativity, etc. in a variety of ways that avoid fast fashion and overconsumption. I tend to buy a majority of my clothes and accessories second-hand as well as make a lot of my own clothes and jewelry. I personally make sure to find other ways to satisfy my needs for change and expression in my wardrobe in hopes of minimizing the affects I may have on the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Deanna Tabarus 4/16/2022 7:57 PM
As someone that spends a majority of their time crafting, I incorporate a lot of the other "R"s into my life. I am constantly repurposing my containers, clothes, food waste, etc. to use them for something else I may enjoy more and give the items another life. Considering implementing these "R"s has definitely made me feel eager to do more and I have enjoyed the process so far.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Deanna Tabarus 3/24/2022 8:37 PM
My eating is astronomically different as a result of eating more mindfully. Both by eating better and more intuitively I feel that my mind is much clearer and I am taking what I am putting into my body much more seriously.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Deanna Tabarus 3/24/2022 8:34 PM
Eating plant-based alternatives to meat is beneficial for me, others, and our planet for a number of different reasons. I typically eat two out of three of my meals plant-based, and, by not contributing to the consumption of animal products, I am preventing the lives of the animals being taken as well as the waste being created from the production of the items.

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