Kiana Johnson

"Currently a UWRF student that strives to be socially and environmentally responsible, embraces creativity and diversity, and learns how to be more sustain-ably minded."

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Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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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.

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Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

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

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Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Go Paperless

What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

Kiana Johnson 4/08/2019 8:32 AM

I want to prioritize relationships with family/friends and experiences over material "stuff."

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smaller Portions

Fun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?

Kiana Johnson 4/08/2019 8:27 AM

Smaller proportions can help me lose weight by reducing the amount of calories I am in taking.

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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?

Kiana Johnson 4/03/2019 8:52 AM

I think many people think that all these labels are the same thing when they really aren't. Sell by date is a date that the store has to sell the item by (doesn't mean it is expired). The best by date is a date suggested by the producer that aims to tell you how long the product should have high quality. The use by date is the recommended date of when to finish or stop using the product by.

I also believe that the use by and best by dates aren't always accurate, it is best to use your best judgement in determining if a food is safe to eat or not.

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