Mia Jimenez
"My goal is to use the knowledge I gained through this EcoChallenge to advocate for better sustainability practices and policies."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 470 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO115minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO132gallons of waterhave been saved
Mia's actions
Action Track: Building Resilience
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
People
Write Letters or Emails
I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly and/or environmentally just policies.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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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?
Mia Jimenez 4/10/2020 3:30 PMIt's going to help me make more rational decisions about food that I decide to keep or discard. Here's a helpful brief summary from the USDA website: