julieta vahanian
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 134 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
julieta's actions
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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julieta vahanian 10/23/2017 9:08 AMSo far so good. The only challenge I've been having is composting at home. I'm used to recycling but am unsure how to begin composting. Do I need a specific container that's capable of rotating or can I just use a simple plastic tote? Any suggestions?-
julieta vahanian 10/24/2017 11:36 AMThank you both for the advice! -
Sonrisa Sonnleitner 10/24/2017 11:34 AMAlso, kind of the same topic but adding a layer... I freeze my vegetable scrapes until I have enough to make a broth out of it and THEN I put the remains in the compost. :) -
Ben Rousseau 10/24/2017 10:31 AMI'm not the best at maintaining my compost, but we basically have a little square area enclosed with some cinder blocks a foot or so high. The general rule is to add straw, brown leaves or other carbon rich material to the rate of 30 parts carbon to 1 part nitrogen. Kitchen scraps, grass clippings and other green material is high in nitrogen. You can turn your pile with a standard pitch-fork.
A couple of other lessons learned for backyard composting:
1. Don't add meet scraps, grains or oils - they attract rodents.
2. Don't try to put branches or woody vines in the compost, they take a very long time to break down and make it almost impossible to mix up your pile.
Good luck!
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