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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Alexandra Brenner

Red Hook Central School District

"Everyone Counts Every Day"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 260 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    3.0
    trees
    planted

Alexandra 's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Alexandra Brenner 4/23/2019 7:57 PM
    Hope people saved that Easter basket fill for next year!

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    Alexandra Brenner 4/21/2019 4:22 AM
    Recently more concerned with our finite water sources, acid rain and soil stability...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Alexandra Brenner 4/21/2019 4:17 AM
    In the past we have gone through our panty and automatically thrown away all the expired food. Now, with a little research, I have realized that food still has 1/3 of its life left at its sell by date some life past the expiration date!!! Talk about waste! 

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    Alexandra Brenner 4/03/2019 3:52 PM
    Everyone can do a little something to help our future ecosphere!!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use Buy Bamboo
    Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

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    Alexandra Brenner 4/03/2019 3:51 PM
    Bring your own mug to the local coffee shop!!! You know you have several!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Alexandra Brenner 4/03/2019 3:50 PM
    Breathing planet = good thing
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?

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    Alexandra Brenner 4/03/2019 9:42 AM
    Infused politic with social morals. Mass dynamic Christianity...