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Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 80 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn 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. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
Mighty Epiphyte Consulting 4/17/2019 9:38 PMtrying to use what is already in the fridge, to be judicious when ordering from Imperfect Produce. Having just traveled for a family wedding weekend, I saw displays of leftovers, brunches with plastic utensils...we can do better! -
Mighty Epiphyte Consulting 3/16/2019 5:32 PMIt's exciting to have a team, please feel free to invite others. Let's share ideas on some of these drawdowns. -
Mighty Epiphyte Consulting 3/04/2019 12:10 PMDeliberately avoiding plastic as much as possible, and where impossible writing to companies about their packaging.