Angela Alexander
4/25/2018 5:00 PM
roasted potatoes with skins is always a favorite in our home. I also love to roast whole carrots in the oven and use the shavings in the bender for juices.
Angela Alexander
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 188 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
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UP TO0.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by bike
Angela's actions
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Angela Alexander 4/25/2018 10:30 AMAccess to affordable health care due to language, location or transportation disparities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Angela Alexander 4/25/2018 10:23 AMI purchase locally grown foods and fish/meat form the counter vs. prepackaged.
During the summer months we grow our own veggies. We can veggies and make preserves with local berries picked in our neighborhood. This reduces our consumerism at the grocery store. At home our family does not eat beef products. Raising cattle is one of the most taxing and environmentally inefficient use of resources. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Angela Alexander 4/25/2018 10:16 AMAbility to monitor and maintain our home's temp. throughout the day while away or at home to reduce energy consumption. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. What are some companies you know of that invest in green energy, and how can you support them?
Angela Alexander 4/25/2018 10:13 AMI was surprised to hear that Kohl's department store uses green energy. And has received Energy Star Recognition for reducing energy across the country. We need more big box stores to move towards this model.