Elsa Clements
10/31/2023 9:03 AM
I now know that just because it says best by, it does not mean it is bad. Yogurt for example can be good weeks after the expiration date as long as it has not been opened.
Elsa Clements
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,109 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO56meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO485minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Elsa's actions
Electricity
Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Industry
Plastics Audit
Reduced Plastics
I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
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.
Participant Feed
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Elsa Clements 10/31/2023 9:05 AMThank You all for all the amazing change we have implemented in the last month. Go Team! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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Elsa Clements 10/30/2023 3:56 PMOnly 2 more days to go. Let's finish this strong! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Elsa Clements 10/30/2023 3:54 PMWho knew there were so many trails by the arboretum. I discovered some new trails while my friend was visiting and will definitely explore more next time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Elsa Clements 10/30/2023 3:52 PMThe city finally paved a walking trail close to my house. It's been so nice to get out and enjoy the fresh air without dealing with the previous mud puddles on the path. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat was the hardest item to reduce using or cut out that is plastic? Did you find a way to do it?
Elsa Clements 10/20/2023 8:57 AMThe hardest thing with kids is not buying single use snacks. It's really hard to eliminate all plastics, but I try to use less by buying items in bulk instead of single serve packaging. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Elsa Clements 10/19/2023 12:13 PMI am trying to eat vegetarian at least a few days a week. I don't miss the meat and feels way healthier to eat more plant based foods. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
Elsa Clements 10/17/2023 2:34 PMI buy renewable energy, drive an electric car, eat less meat, and use less plastic but there is always more to be done. -
Elsa Clements 10/08/2023 5:17 PMChecked out some new trails near the Arboretum today. Was a beautiful day for a hike.