Penelope Freeman
"Change the world, Be remembered "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO9.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO11zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO68plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO580gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO665minutesspent exercising
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UP TO80minutesspent learning
Penelope's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?
Penelope Freeman 11/09/2023 8:50 AMMany skins, bones, and scraps can be used to create broths for soups as well as topping or even ingredients. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Penelope Freeman 11/08/2023 9:55 AMhuman activities that involve the impact of our water system is the use of toxic or unhealthy things that we put down our drain. Things like unnatural dish clear or bleach or toilet products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Penelope Freeman 11/08/2023 9:53 AMWhen you add in personal values into your working exercsie it can make the exercise easier and fee more completing and fitting -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Penelope Freeman 11/08/2023 9:52 AMPlastic plates, instead I used our glass plates even if it was a small messy snack -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Penelope Freeman 11/08/2023 9:50 AMWater keeps me hydrated and active when i get too hot or worn out -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Penelope Freeman 11/08/2023 9:50 AMThe ability for every house to use water in a system such as, shower drain water to dishwater to toilet water to garden water, etc. with proper filtering and such