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Michael Pollan also said food cooked by a human in a kitchen is much healthier than food cooked by a corporation in a factory.  That changed the way I think about food, 

I joined ecochallenge because of Teresa, and because I like teamwork. I mainly chose food and being outdoors as they're things I'm working on anyways and seem to enhance my life especially during covid. I make most food from scratch (not much in the way of prepackaged, processed food) but even so it's made me aware of how hard it is to cook a...

Having this goal has made me more mindful when I'm out. Even when I'm just walking to the grocery store or library, I can feel gratitude--if I remember to!

It was good to check in with our Beacon Team at Teresa's Eco Challenge Chat at the after service coffee hour!  Shared some accomplishments and challenges.

Listening to world chants that are spiritually focused - it's uplifting and inspiring, as well as good for the body and soul!

Eco challenge keeping me motivated!

Today: I am grateful for having a reliable job to provide an income,  my family who cares about me,  and my ability to be creative. 

This zero-waste cooking goal is a challenge for me. I don't want to cheat, but... well I got a 20-lb turkey wrapped in plastic (I'll recycle) do the subsequent leftover meals count as zero-waste or once any ingredient came wrapped in plastic whether recycled or not elimiate the whole meal.  Anyhow I'm doing a ton of gifting of turkey leftovers...

I have set up bins in my building for people to bring in their soft plastics, which I will then gather and take out to our local Zero waste centre.

I'd love to get interest in my housing co-op but some people are HIGHLY resistant to any efforts I make. I'll try to work one-on-one with the new families to see what can happen there. e.g. offering to take recyclables to London Drugs.