Dennis Reynolds

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participant impact

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locally sourced meal

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Dennis's actions

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will spend at least 20 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 20 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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Dennis Reynolds 2/04/2024 10:28 PM

This past saturday i had the chance to visit the farmer's market and chat with the vendors. I met the mushroom man who always has the biggest selection of fungi. He said that his farm is several acres and doesnt require sunlight unlike any other farmer I talked to. This sparked my curiosity and I did a little research to find out that indoor mushrooms require about 2 gallons of water per square foot per day, according to this guide by Family Mushroom Farming. That seems like a lot of water but considering how much nutrients is packed in that square foot, it might be worth the costs.

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Dennis Reynolds 1/28/2024 6:27 PM

Biking is such an enjoyable activity for me that I would do it even if I was spewing C02 everywhere I go. Luckily it doesn't and it is by far the most environmentally friendly way to get anywhere beyond walking distance. I am fortunate to live close enough to work and school to be able to walk but when a destination is over the bridge, I will chose my bike every time. I enjoy the exercise, convenience, and individuality that my bike gives me. I don't have to shape my schedule around bus pickups and I have absolute freedom as to when and where I can go places. Just this week for instance, I was able to go to a hardware store across town with relative ease and zero impact on the environment.

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