Rachel Hyman-Rouse
4/24/2019 7:51 PM
They are quieter & require less maintenance. I also like the idea of plugging in vs filling up at the gas station.
Rachel Hyman-Rouse
" The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Rachel's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
Rachel Hyman-Rouse 4/23/2019 7:47 PMPeople in North America eat more meat than people in other countries because they can afford to. People who live in rich countries tend to eat more meat. While you hear about people trying to cut down on meat, it doesn’t really play out in the numbers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Rachel Hyman-Rouse 4/23/2019 7:40 PMFood waste is a big problem & I learned that after a “sell by” date a product still has 1/3 of its shelf life left -
Rachel Hyman-Rouse 4/03/2019 5:46 PMI did a lot of research into the Chevy Bolt. It’s an all electric vehicle that can go over 200 miles on one charge. Tesla is the only other car that has that kind of distance on one charge. The Bolt is sporty and fun to drive. I also researched where I could charge it locally.
