Wes Soward

CLEAResult

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
130 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

370

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

495

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

6.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

150

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

10

miles

traveled by bike

Wes's actions

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

Do at Home

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

Do at Home

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 2
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

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

Do at Home

I will spend at least 60 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Drive Less

Do at Home

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Do at Home

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Wes Soward 10/12/2020 6:28 AM

Canning is a great way to preserve all those garden veges. Storing in a freezer is also a great way to save the harvest!
some of our favorite canned items:
Spicy Dill Pickles
Caramelized Onions
Tomatoes
Salsa
Beans
Beets

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

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?

Wes Soward 10/12/2020 5:37 AM

I have multiple raised beds as well as a large in ground garden. We implement drip irrigation systems to reduce water consumption as well. The summer garden is the largest effort, but we also plant winter crops such as Brassicas and Garlic.

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