Chelsea Perts

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Chelsea's actions

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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Forests

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

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Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Food

Advocate For More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Chelsea Perts 4/26/2020 3:00 PM

I've being making the switch to avoiding single use items in recent years and have found that with some planning and a decent travel bag, I haven't missed items meant to be tossed out after each use. By either making my own coffee or using a travel mug when out, I've saved countless cups and money, and this is far more sustainable for the earth and my bank account which feels like a win win.

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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?

Chelsea Perts 4/26/2020 2:55 PM

When reading about the USDA standards for use by, sell by, and best by dates- I found it to be very beneficial to know that these dates are not required to be included on food labels other than infant formulas and in most cases simply means peak freshness as opposed to indicating that food has gone bad. Ultimately, people should make sure to properly store and refrigerate certain items within a timely manner and use their eyes and noses to look for signs or a foul smell which would indicate something has perished and is not suitable to eat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Eco-friendly Gardening

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

Chelsea Perts 4/19/2020 6:03 PM

In the Pacific Northwest, we are seeing declines in availability of fresh water such as with the shortages being seen with the Mount Hood snow pack each year. Another source of water concern is in reference to the Colorado River which has been coined as the most over promised river due to many states relying on it for their freshwater needs. Furthermore, the water that we do have access to is being polluted with plastic and waste from agricultural and industry practices.

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