Gerardina Martin

West Chester University

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Gerardina's Actions

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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Gerardina Martin 4/15/2020 8:19 PM

Everything is going well. I'm enjoying sharing the ideas I get with my family, and they like to see the points adding up.

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Reflection Question
Water Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Gerardina Martin 4/15/2020 8:18 PM

We can hold town meetings to talk about water conservation, as well as how to prevent pollution of waterways. It seems to be doing really well, as streams are clear.

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Reflection Question
Water Eco-friendly Gardening

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

Gerardina Martin 4/15/2020 8:16 PM

I'm sure we have all of this in our area, but they come at unexpected times. I'm lucky to live in a neighborhood where many folks collect their water to use on plants, and water conservation is discussed in town meetings.

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Reflection Question
Food Zero-Waste Cooking

In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?

Gerardina Martin 4/15/2020 8:14 PM

I generally pick vegetables, like cucumbers, for which I use every part. For broccoli, I cut up the stalks, as well, and cook them into breakfast with eggs or into dinner with the stir-fry. Stir-fry is a great way to use all the parts of the vegetable.

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Reflection Question
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Gerardina Martin 4/15/2020 8:12 PM

This does not surprise me. I am very frugal, so $1500 a year would go a long way for my family. However, we typically plan our meals, and with five kids, there are never any leftovers. Additionally, I use all food purchased, and we do not throw anything away.

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