Stacey McColley

EcoChallenge Community Team

"To help spread a worldview that exemplifies stewardship towards our Earth and it's resources."

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Stacey's actions

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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Food

composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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Food

Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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Electricity Generation

Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries

#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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Food

Keep Track of Wasted Food

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Stacey McColley 4/08/2018 6:27 PM
Factory farming and a culture that considers meat items a necessity for every meal has plagued our culture here in North America. I believe it was the drive to make money and bring this convenience to people nation wide is the reason for this issue. The attitude of accepting no less than instant gratification has made Americans fat, unhealthy and under educated about how to feed themselves sustainably and conscientiously.

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Stacey McColley 4/02/2018 4:26 PM
Living a sustainable lifestyle is paramount for generations that will come after us. Glad to be a part of a wonderful movement!

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