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Earth Day Ecochallenge

April 1 - April 30, 2020

Sherry Elkins

West Wacker Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
96 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.4

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

0.7

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

1.0

meatless or vegan meal

consumed
UP TO

34

gallons of water

have been saved

Sherry's actions

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

An 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. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Sherry Elkins 4/15/2020 7:55 AM
This does not surprise me-I think most people do not focus on using leftovers and also feel food is often so readily available (restaurants, fast food) that it is easier to go to the newer fresher option.
I would pay down debt or travel :)

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