Rachel Wrublik
4/30/2024 9:48 AM
Its important to think about ecosystems and lifecycle impacts. This makes a lot of sense for agriculture but likely can be applied to all aspects of our life.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Regenerative Agriculture and MeWhat did you learn about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture? How can you support healthy farming practices for people and the planet?
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Zack Kern 4/30/2024 8:55 AMMe and my wife have learned some new things we can take into account but also learned that actions we already had done naturally are helpful too! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Kirsten Robinson 4/30/2024 8:24 AMForests offer me and many others an escape. The fresh air and scenery have a huge role in decreasing stress and providing adventure! -
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Biodiversity + Wildlife Beauty and Personal ProductsWhat new insights did you gain about the skincare products you use? Did you reach out to advocate for refillable or recyclable packaging?
Rachel Wrublik 4/28/2024 8:56 PMI'm interested in trying out both the Clearya and ThinkDirty apps. It would be nice to have a quick way to scan products and dig deeper than the labels. EWG has long been a good resource, I appreciate its commitment to material transparency. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Forest-Friendly FoodsWhat did you learn about forest-friendly foods? How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Rachel Wrublik 4/28/2024 8:45 PMI had not heard about the Bird Friendly Smithsonian label before. I'll look out for it.
The palm oil story continues to be heart breaking!-
HABEEB MOOLAYIL 4/28/2024 8:51 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Sustainability Lunch and LearnWho did you engage in your lunch and learn? What resources did you use? How did it go and what did you learn?
Rachel Wrublik 4/28/2024 8:26 PMThanks to everyone who participated! We had an excellent round of presentations and knowledge sharing. We talked about rainforest friendly and unfriendly foods, sustainable beauty products, cooking oil disposal, native bees, tribal land management, and community engagement. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Ashli Bush 4/25/2024 8:14 AMI have loved having a compost bin under the sink, I want to get an actual composting pit in my back yard to create more garden "food"! It makes me feel less wasteful even though I do purchase a compost bin through my city. -
Ashli Bush 4/19/2024 9:01 AMIt's been amazing to pick up trash in my neighborhood at home and work. I feel like I'm not only helping my neighbors but playing a part in making everyone's life a little better and more enjoyable! It makes me feel really good about life! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Weekly Meal PlanningHow did it feel to plan out your meals and stick to them in an effort to reduce food waste?
Ashli Bush 4/19/2024 8:57 AMIt felt great, I love having meal plans and sticking to them! I feel productive and healthy as well as not creating as much one time plastic waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Ashli Bush 4/19/2024 8:55 AMI definitely felt like I was looking out for the well being of my community especially with the tin foil black tar meth remnants in the local park where dogs and kids walk every day!