Jay Geibel
6/14/2022 5:32 AM
My walks typically consist of some road and some trail walking. I like the lack of infrastructure in many ways. I get a chance to feel secluded and among nature.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
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Idalee Keller 6/10/2022 11:12 AMmy ecochallenge is going well, I've done 14 different challenges. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Idalee Keller 6/08/2022 11:11 AMIt feels great to go for a daily walk. I enjoy seeing all the different buildings and types of architecture. Something that would make walking more enjoyable would be less asphalt, and more environmentally camouflaged pathways. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use 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?
Idalee Keller 6/08/2022 10:38 AMMany vegetable skins are the most nutritious part of the vegetable, so they should be eaten not wasted. You can wash the veggie really well to make sure the skin is clean before eating it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing & Renewal Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Idalee Keller 6/08/2022 10:35 AMWhen I eat mindfully, I enjoy the food more, and am more aware of the effect it has on my body. I also tend to not overeat, as I am more present when I am eating mindfully. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing & Renewal Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Idalee Keller 6/08/2022 10:34 AMBy spending more time in nature, I feel more connected to the plants and animals around me, and feel more inspired to protect their precious lives. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. What have you done in the past to support women-owned businesses? How can you better support communities by supporting women?
Idalee Keller 6/08/2022 10:29 AMI work at and support Althea's Attic Boutique, which is owned by a woman, and run by a team of women. I can support more female-owned businesses by researching the stores I choose to shop at. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Practice the 5 R'sWhat are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Idalee Keller 6/08/2022 10:27 AMRestrict use of one time plastic, refurbish a space using solely repurposed materials, and renew the length of a material's life time through proper storage and use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Jay Geibel 6/08/2022 8:37 AMAppreciating the biodiversity, even in areas that don't seem to be very "wild" always brings an appreciation. Also, as I learn more about biology and the incredible diversity of life it enhances that appreciation and desire to explore the smaller spaces around me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Caitlyn Thomas 6/08/2022 7:51 AMbecause meat is more expensive and labor intensive to produce so people in lower income positions result to less expensive plant based diets