Julia Wood

Oregon State University SUS 304

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Julia's actions

Transportation

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 2 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Buildings

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.

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Buildings

Learn about the Legacy of Redlining

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

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Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Julia Wood 10/11/2023 4:12 PM
Wasting land and water are my largest concerns. Water is a very finite resource, and no drop should be wasted. The way land is used for farming is inherently wasteful, and a lot of the food produced in these farms is already wasted. The food that makes it to the shelf needs to be utilized.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings

Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Julia Wood 10/11/2023 4:09 PM
My city could create community initiatives to create affordable housing using sustainable building materials such as wood products. The university itself could assist in this research and implementation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

How does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Julia Wood 10/11/2023 4:06 PM
My body feels a lot better when I commute on my bike instead of my car. I do feel a bit more nervous, as biking near cars and pedestrians can be scary.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Julia Wood 10/11/2023 4:04 PM
People in richer countries have more access to farmed/non-subsistence meat than poorer countries. Cows produce methane which contributes to climate change. Red meat can especially increase chances of heat disease and is a known carcinogen.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Julia Wood 10/11/2023 3:52 PM
Eating and serving smaller portions can assist in promoting mindful eating. Start with a small amount before you eat more. This method gives you time to check in with your body and make healthier eating decisions.

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