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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Nancy Everett

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

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Nancy's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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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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Materials

Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Nancy Everett 4/04/2019 9:28 AM
Expiration dates on some items mean nothing. Many canned goods now have an expiration date and they are still perfectly good but will throw them out. The same holds true for yogurt. It well last last well past the expiration date. Eggs will often last longer than 3-5 weeks. They may not be as fresh but are still perfectly edible.

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- Petra Ruger 4/04/2019 11:40 AM
  🌱so true!!
  
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