Taylor Whitehead
10/01/2024 11:01 AM
I asked at work about the recycling process for the Health Center.
Taylor Whitehead
"My mission is to better understand the intersectionalities between sustainability and health & wellness. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 737 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO147pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO374gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO860minutesspent exercising
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UP TO218minutesspent learning
Taylor's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minutes each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Energy
Turn It Off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Participant Feed
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Taylor Whitehead 10/02/2024 5:38 PMI am so excited to see so many team members! Woohoo!-
ANGIE RAPOSO 10/08/2024 10:37 AM -
Jennifer Daniels 10/04/2024 11:08 AM
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Taylor Whitehead 10/01/2024 8:11 PMI am excited for this challenge and happy to see so many Stan State names participating!-
ANGIE RAPOSO 10/04/2024 11:10 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodConsider 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?
Taylor Whitehead 10/01/2024 11:01 AMMy husband built a planter box for our herb garden from leftover materials from a house project. We don't have a lot of land so we had to get creative with planter containers.-
AMY DIAZ 10/03/2024 11:02 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Taylor Whitehead 10/01/2024 11:00 AMI will use that money towards other family expenses for our toddler and hopefully our adoption of a second baby in the future!-
Lenka Karetkova 10/08/2024 3:33 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Taylor Whitehead 10/01/2024 10:59 AMI believe when you want to live simply, creativity helps with upcycling and doing more with less.-
ANGIE RAPOSO 10/31/2024 8:20 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Taylor Whitehead 10/01/2024 10:59 AMI incorporate other personal values into my exercise routine by working out with my family and friends. My parents and I enjoy walking, swimming, lifting weights, and practicing yoga together. My husband and I enjoy taking our toddler on walks, practicing yoga together, and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu together. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityDo people with economic privilege have a responsibility to consume and own less? How can the concept of "reduce" be presented to those who may be struggling to have enough food, clothes, shelter?
Taylor Whitehead 10/01/2024 10:36 AMI think it is everyone's responsibility to own less, donate, or recycle/upcycle depending on your economic situation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Taylor Whitehead 10/01/2024 10:35 AMIt is so easy to waste food because we often want leftovers or worry there isn't enough food for a party or holiday meal. However, if we plan ahead with recipes to use up our leftovers then there will be no food waste and you can spend the money or save it! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Taylor Whitehead 10/01/2024 10:34 AMMy husband is an electrician so we often discuss the impact of electricity on the environment which directly impacts us!