Donovan Acuna

PCC SOC 228 - Environmental Sociology

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
300 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.7

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

136

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

16

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

2.7

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

16

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning

Donovan's actions

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

Do at Home

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

Do at Home

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Do at Home

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?
Donovan Acuna 10/11/2020 12:50 PM
After I peel/cut the veggie, I could use the stems and things to grind up and make into a sauce, or if I had a juice I could juice it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Donovan Acuna 10/11/2020 12:49 PM
My best situation would be utilizing this planter in the backyard. It's been mocking me for a while.

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