I will refrain from buying anything throughout the month (other than what is needed for health and safety) and instead live with what I have or learn about Buy Nothing groups in my area.
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.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Join a Local CSA
Do at Home
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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
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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?
Currently, the herbs that I have growing are lavender rosemary and mint. The lavender is planted in a 5-gallon water bucket in my backyard the mint is in a flower pot in a sunny window at my house. My rosemary is still growing in a peat pot in my dorm. I find that a movable container works best for me. It contains your plants and stops them from taking over (mint I'm looking at you), allows you easy transport if they needed to be moved, allows you the ability to move your plants indoors or outdoors, and generally makes harvesting easier.
Dependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspires you the most?
My family and I have been part of a CSA for over 10 years. Every year from the beguinning of June to the end of October once a week we go and pick up a bucket of vegetables and fruits. For our family the best parts are supporting our local farmers as well as getting fresh fruits and vegatbles that we would not normally be able to get at a store.
Calli L 10/07/2021 3:58 PM