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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Bryan Torrealva

Seton Hall University

"Help make the world cleaner and better for generations to come."

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participant impact

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Bryan's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 2

#5 Tropical Forests

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Bryan Torrealva 4/16/2019 8:27 AM
It was not that difficult to change my diet because I had previously known about palm oil and the damage to the environment that is caused by it. Because of this I already tried to stay away from these products, therefore the switch was not that difficult.

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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?
Bryan Torrealva 4/15/2019 1:16 PM
Many assume that they all mean the same thing when they actually have very different meanings. "Use-by" on a product is so consumers know when the product should be eaten. "Sell-by" on a product is so retailers selling the product know when to sell the item or to remove it from shelves. "Best-by" is an ideal date to consume a product. Knowing the difference between these three labels will help consumers make better decisions when purchasing food.

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