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Sarah Wheedleton

Actioneers of EVPP 480

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 513 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    7.0
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    28
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    5.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    105
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Sarah's actions

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

Ecological Principles

Practice Gratitude for Earth

This week, I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED
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

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

A Call to Sustainability

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Ecological Principles

Support Pollution Reduction

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Talk To Others

I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

A Call to Sustainability

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 15.97 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 15.35 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:52 AM
    Weekly meal planning was actually pretty fun, and I may try to make a habit of it

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:51 AM
    I am already vegetarian, so that part of the challenge was easy, but it was pretty difficult to figure out how to integrate vegan meals daily. I feel a lot more confident about making them in the future, though.

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:50 AM
    This was also challenging--processed food is so cheap and so good! I feel a lot healthier now, though

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:49 AM
    Organic is expensive, but the food usually tastes a lot better. Perhaps the prices will go down when the weather gets warmer and more local foods are available. I'll be sure to keep a lookout

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:48 AM
    Eliminating cooking waste was more difficult than expected, but I feel like I have a better grasp of how to use ingredients efficiently

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:37 AM
    This week, I am one of the CSL 2 presenters, so I learned a lot about ecological systems and the ways they connect with human activity. I already knew a lot about ecology, but it was interesting to take a deep dive and look into ways those systems can be categorized and affect one another.

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/08/2019 8:08 AM
    I learned about the comparative health of different waterways in Fairfax County, and may join the Friends of Accotink Creek in a cleanup effort

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/08/2019 8:06 AM
    I watched "The Story of Stuff" to learn more about modern overconsumption

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/08/2019 8:06 AM
    I checked out the service learning opportunities listed on the course website and visited the websites and opportunities available

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    Sarah Wheedleton 2/08/2019 8:04 AM
    I recently moved into a new apartment with a nearby hiking trail and spent a few hours exploring what it has to offer