

Sheila Ongie
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO255gallons of waterhave been saved
Sheila's actions
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Participant Feed
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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?
Sheila Ongie 4/21/2018 1:35 PMAs far as I can tell, by eating mostly unprocessed and vegetarian food, and local items when possible, I'm mostly able to avoid foods that are produced as a result of deforestation. Palm oil certified as RSPO is a step in the right direction, and you can argue that Palm Done Right (while not a certification) is even better. -
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?
Sheila Ongie 4/18/2018 6:50 PMHere are 12 tips to reducing food waste at home: http://strongertogether.coop/food-lifestyle/cooking/earth-day-starts-at-home -
Sheila Ongie 4/17/2018 2:22 PMBeing out of town for the past week, it was hard to make my daily goal of zero-waste cooking because I didn't cook at all. However, our 1.5 gpm shower head arrived while we were gone, and we can't wait to give it a try. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Sheila Ongie 4/08/2018 11:00 AMThe new, lower-flow shower head is on order and will use just 1.5 gallons per minute rather than the current 2.5. This model has excellent reviews and ratings, so I can't wait to try it. -
Sheila Ongie 4/07/2018 10:02 AMOur team has nearly doubled since the challenge began, and we can continue to grow. Please feel free to invite friends, coworkers and other contacts to the group! -
Sheila Ongie 4/05/2018 7:06 PMMy favorite reminder of the benefits of zero food waste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WREXBUZBrS8 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Sheila Ongie 4/04/2018 12:22 PMMy vision of a sustainable community includes decentralized power sources (and regulations that support decentralized power) and an emphasis on energy efficiency. -
Sheila Ongie 3/18/2018 8:02 PMHello, Iowa City area friends! Choose one or more actions that you can complete during Earth Month and then watch as our collective impact grows!