Sarah Wheedleton
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 513 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO105minutesspent 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
A Call to Sustainability
Research Local Organizations
I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.
A Call to Sustainability
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:52 AMWeekly meal planning was actually pretty fun, and I may try to make a habit of it -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:51 AMI 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. -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:50 AMThis was also challenging--processed food is so cheap and so good! I feel a lot healthier now, though -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:49 AMOrganic 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 -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:48 AMEliminating cooking waste was more difficult than expected, but I feel like I have a better grasp of how to use ingredients efficiently -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/15/2019 7:37 AMThis 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. -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/08/2019 8:08 AMI learned about the comparative health of different waterways in Fairfax County, and may join the Friends of Accotink Creek in a cleanup effort -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/08/2019 8:06 AMI watched "The Story of Stuff" to learn more about modern overconsumption -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/08/2019 8:06 AMI checked out the service learning opportunities listed on the course website and visited the websites and opportunities available -
Sarah Wheedleton 2/08/2019 8:04 AMI recently moved into a new apartment with a nearby hiking trail and spent a few hours exploring what it has to offer