Margot Gold
4/22/2019 9:14 AM
I will not discard food items prematurely with this knowledge.
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Anja Bouchard 4/24/2019 5:40 PMI learned about expiration dates and am much more aware of food waste! -
Anne Jobin-Picard 4/24/2019 4:57 AMEvery little bit that we do helps, small steps!!! -
Betsy Brooks 4/23/2019 5:03 PMI didn't see this among the challenges, but a side effect of doing the ecochallenge for me was that I got my act together about bringing my reusable shopping bags to the store. Thanks to everybody on this team for doing the ecochallenge with me. I kind of wish it wasn't about to be over. -
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 QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Local Perennial BiomassClimate scientist Katharine Hayhoe states that "The reason we care about climate change is because it affects the people and places that we care about." What is happening (or will happen) in your area that will affect the people and places you care about?
Betsy Brooks 4/21/2019 3:09 AMOne of the things we are seeing is an increase in ticks and other insects that are moving north as climate changes. I think another troubling thing that's happening here and in many other places is negativity, worrying, divisiveness and fear. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Betsy Brooks 4/19/2019 5:10 AMI've been reading about the "insect apocalypse" - the recent finding that 1/3 of all insect species are threatened with extinction because of habitat loss, pesticides and climate changes. This feels overwhelming because the first two parts are largely due to modern agricultural practices, and it's hard to see how that could be reversed in favor of more earth friendly agriculture. However, reading Drawdown I see many examples of determined people and groups who are able to change things, so that is hopeful for me. -
Ellen Beberman 4/17/2019 6:35 AMDonated to Friends of UNFPA for reproductive health services in communities around the world. A necessity for women and girls everywhere! -
Betsy Brooks 4/13/2019 7:54 AMI am going to purchase some reusable k-cup pods. I also learned that "bird friendly coffee" is a more exacting certification to look for. It appears that buying this kind of coffee may be about 3 times as expensive as what I have been buying.-
Ellen Beberman 4/17/2019 6:37 AMHave you tried an aero-press? A coffee fanatic friend suggested it to me, and I use it anytime I'm away from home - it makes great coffee!
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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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