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Welcome to Choices for Sustainable Living Discussion Course!

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Choices for Sustainable Living Discussion Course
Diego Seira Silva-Herzog's avatar

Diego Seira Silva-Herzog

The Sustainable Loggers

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 204 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    42
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    42
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    84
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    4.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched

Diego's actions

A Call to Sustainability

Talk To Others

I will tell 4 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Practice Gratitude for Earth

This week, I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Learn About Local Issues

I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Research Local Organizations

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Reduce My Footprint

I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Keep An Ecological Principles Journal

I will keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Start a Sustainability Journal

I will start a sustainability journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about sustainability issues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Pay Attention to Current Events

I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Support Local Food Systems

I will source 6 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 6 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • Diego Seira Silva-Herzog's avatar
    Diego Seira Silva-Herzog 5/02/2021 9:12 AM
    This week on transportation, I realized conveniences are costly, both economically and environmentally. I learned with my privilege that I have a choice in the way I transport myself in an environmentally friendly way. I have been more attentive in not using my car for unnecessary trips, which has health benefits as well. I began to skateboard and walk most places especially if my intention is between 1 and 3 miles. In return taking longer in transit allows my mind to wonder - which I like. 
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  • Diego Seira Silva-Herzog's avatar
    Diego Seira Silva-Herzog 4/25/2021 6:46 PM
    This week, I tried to be more aware of my water usage. I realized I used a lot of water to wash my plates before putting them in the dishwasher and I now just scrub my plates without water. I began to question how much water is used to create things - hats, books, masks, towels, and metal. I also wonder what type of water is used to produce such objects. The water chapter makes me want to get rid of useless things that I have. 
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    Diego Seira Silva-Herzog 4/19/2021 12:46 PM
    This week I joined Imperfect foods. This company only uses foods that would have been thrown away - just because the food doesn't resemble imitation of it doesn't mean it can't be eaten. They also bring foods from local farmers transforming the middle man into a sustainable one.  This will increase my organic intake while decreasing my plastic use. This weekend I went to the farmers market and got some fresh veggies, which I missed. I also watched the documentary Seaspiracy, which was crazy.  
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