Ashley Krnaich
4/10/2019 5:27 AM
By knowing the difference I now know that typically it is safe to consume foods for up to 10 days after the sell by date if kept properly.
Ashley Krnaich
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 771 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO195minutesspent exercising
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
Ashley's actions
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Materials
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Ashley Krnaich 4/15/2019 5:11 AMHappy Monday Team! Keep up the good work. -
Ashley Krnaich 4/12/2019 5:17 AMI love completing the reflection questions of this challenge! Helps to build our research to completing the challenges and share this info with everyone. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Ashley Krnaich 4/10/2019 5:18 AMI am currently a heavy coffee drinker and most forests have been cleared in central America and other counties for coffee farming. I should attempt to decrease the amount of coffee consumed on a daily basis. -
Ashley Krnaich 4/10/2019 4:37 AMIn addition to completing my own challenges and researching info needed, I am also learning by reading my teammates posts! Great info everyone! -
Ashley Krnaich 4/09/2019 9:45 AMWeek one is done! Everyone make sure to continue checking in daily to keep up our team points! :-) -
Ashley Krnaich 4/05/2019 4:59 AMThe reflection questions are a great addition to this challenge! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Ashley Krnaich 4/04/2019 7:46 AMWhen purchasing or upgrading appliances, buy all energy efficient models.
Also if using a power strip, turn strip to OFF to reduce energy while not in use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
Ashley Krnaich 4/04/2019 7:41 AMbenefits would include improving family's health by eating local foods, which in return support local businesses/improving local economy. When shopping local-more money stays in the city compared to chain stores. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Ashley Krnaich 4/04/2019 7:34 AMReduce any use of household items, making everything last longer. Repurpose as much as many items as possible. Refuse plastic bags, straws, etc.