UPDATE (Dec 26th, 2018): The challenges
Throughout the whole year ):
- Travel by train instead of plane whenever possible
- Recycle
- No palm oil
The monthly challenges
- January = Shopping detox of new things (clothes, gadgets etc). Second hand is ok
- February = Use up the food and don’t waste any. Try to use as much as possible (like peel and leaves etc)
- March = Ditch the plastic (BUT don’t throw away things you already have if they are fully functional)
- April = Vegan month
- May = Almost zero waste (aim for zero)
- June = Only eat local and seasonal food
- July = Save water and energy
- August = TBD
- September = TBD
- October = TBD
- November = TBD
- December = TBD
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After reading a bit, I have come up with a list of things that I wish to work on during the year. The list isn’t complete yet and I must be 100% honest and admit that I don’t understand the reasoning behind all of the points. One of the things I wish to do is to dive in and learn why those changes are needed and IF they really are needed.
All the details haven’t been decided yet and I will see how I can apply a version of the SMART goals here. This page will be updated before the new year kicks off and will be used as a reference throughout the year.
I used the things described in “50 ways to help the planet” and removed the stuff that I’m already doing or that isn’t applicable.
- Eat vegan (pescatarian now, already eat mostly vegan but wish to increase the percentage of vegan meals. They should of course be without palm oil or non organic soy)
- Save water through quick showers, not having running water while washing the dishes etc
- “Plastbanta” which means avoid plastic
- Bring reusable bags to shops
- Shop in second hand stores
- Reduce waste: food but also packaging etc
- Do laundry when the machine is full (this will be hard as I am kind of a minimalist…)
- No more TA-coffee unless I have my own cup
- Buy local food that is in season
- Travel by train whenever possible
Resources:
Challenges galore 