

Nancy Finelli
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 397 Total
Participant Impact
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up to8.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to1.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to5.0treesplanted
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up to130minutesspent learning
Nancy's Actions
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.
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.
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 20 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.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Nancy Finelli 4/09/2019 12:34 PMYes, bamboo is readily available in my community. From flooring to the flatware we purchase for use at our school.