Jackie Luehmann
10/31/2023 7:56 PM
I would rather spend the money saved from food waste on a vacation, on home improvement projects, and for investing.
Jackie Luehmann
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO360minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO884minutesspent exercising
Jackie's actions
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Industry
Plastics Audit
Reduced Plastics
I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
Reduced Food Waste
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Food Waste
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Food WasteAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Jackie Luehmann 10/31/2023 7:54 PMWhen I practice mindfulness while eating, I notice the textures and flavors of the food I am eating more. I also notice that I eat slower. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Plastics AuditWhat was the hardest item to reduce using or cut out that is plastic? Did you find a way to do it?
Jackie Luehmann 10/31/2023 7:52 PMThe hardest item to reduce plastic was associated with our food system. It felt like every time I tried to eat or purchase a food item there was plastic associated with it. Ways to reduce plastic with food is to use reusable dinnerware in the cafeteria, store leftovers glass or ceramic containers, and buy beverages in aluminum cans instead of plastic bottles. -
Jackie Luehmann 10/08/2023 4:25 PMAs I am reflecting on my reduce food waste journal, I noticed that some of my food waste can be attributed to being over ambitious when grocery shopping. I get all these great ideas in the store, but when I get home some of the ideas fall to the side and food ends up being wasted. -
Jackie Luehmann 10/05/2023 7:27 PMToday was a double mindfulness day - not only did I practice mindfulness during my meals I also incorporated it into my daily walk. -
Jackie Luehmann 10/04/2023 7:54 PMKeeping track of my food waste has led me to be more creative in my meal preparations. Instead of letting partial ingredients or food items used in other meals go to waste, I am finding new ways to incorporate them into future meals.-
💎 IULIA MATEI 10/08/2023 11:41 PMThat's a fantastic approach to reducing food waste! Being mindful of your food consumption and finding creative ways to repurpose ingredients is a win-win. Not only are you minimizing waste, but you're also exploring new culinary adventures and flavors. It's impressive how a simple shift in mindset can lead to a more sustainable and innovative approach in the kitchen. Every small effort counts towards a more sustainable lifestyle, and your commitment to making the most out of your food is inspiring. Keep up the great work, and here's to many more delicious and resourceful meals! 🍽️🌿👩🍳
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Jackie Luehmann 10/03/2023 3:56 PMPracticing eatting mindfully is turning out to be more of a challenge than what I thought it was going to be. I can't believe how much I have been tuned into my devices or TV while eatting. Good thing for this action for this ecochallenge.