Ella Dardeau

Lively M.S. Forensic Science

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Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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Fresh Water

Dishwasher Efficiency

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

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

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Ella Dardeau 4/24/2020 4:41 PM

It allows you to not toss food prematurely just because you think it's expired.

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Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Ella Dardeau 4/24/2020 4:40 PM

By taking care of the water we have now, and preventing damage before it happens.

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Wildlife Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

Ella Dardeau 4/24/2020 4:39 PM

If you end up being forced to use plastic bags, you should save them for later use and not throw them out. Or you can send them to be recycled.

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People Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Ella Dardeau 4/24/2020 4:38 PM

It's good to go outside because it can be calming. But if people wanna spend a lot of time indoors, I don't see any issue with that.

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