

anne jobin-picard
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 305 Total
Participant Impact
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up to4.4locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to210milesnot traveled by car
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up to210milestraveled by carpool
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up to139pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to10minutesspent learning
anne's Actions
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 15 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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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
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.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 70 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Feed
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anne jobin-picard 4/24/2019 4:57 AMEvery little bit that we do helps, small steps!!! -
Reflection QuestionFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
anne jobin-picard 4/12/2019 6:00 AMSometimes stores leave items that are past use by dates, it is a good idea to check for shelf life,especially if you keep in pantry for later use.-
Betsy Brooks 4/12/2019 9:00 AMDon't you think a lot of things keep longer than their best or use by dates?
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Reflection QuestionFood CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
anne jobin-picard 4/12/2019 5:58 AMEconomic reasons drive most of people's behaviors, don't buy what you can't consume.