Alexandria’s Punch List | Project Regeneration

Alexandria

Punch List

Created 04 Dec 2024

Actively working against food waste: Each week, I will go through everything I have and meal plan based around that before going to the store. I do this sometimes, but my consistency could be much better. I do not generate much food waste, but I would still like to be more intentional about it and prevent it as much as possible. Our apartment is small, our storage limited, and at times things can get somewhat forgotten. But because of this, I do rely primarily on shelf-stable and frozen goods and long-lasting produce.
Being more mindful of water consumption: I can easily lose track of time--this includes in the shower, especially if I have had a bad day and next thing you know, I've taken a very long shower. I will take 10 minute showers to save water. I think for this, I will make music playlists that are all 10 minutes long. When it ends, I know it's time to wrap it up.
Reducing/repurposing over recycling when possible: Paper is water-intensive and I have been recycling. But I want to be creative with reusing it before it reaches the recycling step, which is not a perfect solution.
Being more in tune with my local environment: One thing humanity has largely lost is foraging, which is really sad. We have to much available to us, but as usable land decreases, so do the natural services. I would like to study the forageable plants around me and while I cannot rely on these things fully, I can certainly incorporate some things seasonally and just feel more connected to the natural world.
Using less energy: I want to plant to have set times when I don't use any tech. I think this would also be great for my mental health to prevent scrolling on social media when I feel anxious. I can craft, read, go outside, play board games, etc. I will use my devices less, so I will have to charge them less. It may not be a giant impact, but I think it would be worth while.

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