I come from Japan, currently studying Education Policy and International Development at the University of Bristol. I wanted to try something out myself addressing environmental issues while I study how to incorporate sustainability in education.

My challenge

I would like to try fitting my one month waste in two jars. (food/other waste)

Day 1: I might need bigger jars..

I am finding cChallenge quite challenging from Day 1.

There were many unpredictable wastes I had.

At the beginning I thought I would only need to be conscious about what I buy and what I consume. However, I unexpectedly received a parcel today from a friend, and suddenly need to think of a way to fit the box in my jar…

The box is still in use so let’s see if it will become a waste or not.

Also, I spontaneously cooked for my friends which caused more food waste. I did not imagine that veggie peels would take up so much space. Maybe I won’t peel the veggies anymore unless it is necessary.

I might need to replace these jars with bigger ones eventually, but for now I will see how long it takes until they fill up.

02.03.2022

Shandin Rickard-Hughes commented on Day 1: I might need bigger jars.. 3 years ago

Hi Emilie! I hope that this semester is going well for you :) This is a great challenge but so difficult, as waste accumulates so quickly! I am documenting my waste as well and will try to halve it by the end of the month, and find creative ways to use some of the recycling and rubbish for different things, or repair things rather than throwing them away. Just two days in I have more waste that I can't do anything with than I would like :( But this is great learning.. Respond

Mary Mekhail commented on Day 1: I might need bigger jars.. 3 years ago

Interesting challenge! Can't wait to see your updates! Respond

Emilie Enslen commented on Day 1: I might need bigger jars.. 3 years ago

Thanks Mary! It is very hard but I will see how it goes as well! Respond

Emilie Enslen commented on Day 1: I might need bigger jars.. 3 years ago

Thank you for your comment Shandin:) It certainly is a difficult challenge and I might need to compromise it a bit. But there's so much to learn from this challenge as well like you said! Recording your waste is a great idea too! I'm realizing the jars are also being a good measurement tool. Excited to see how it will go till the end of this month. Respond

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