Earth Day Ecochallenge

April 1 - April 30, 2020

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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?

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?

Joey Gruber 3/31/2020 6:40 AM

With my knowledge on these different labels, I am able to utilize the products that have these labels to the best of my abilities. Furthermore, I think the best part about my expanded knowledge is that I can share the information with others, so everyone has a better understanding of these labels and their purposes.

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Oceans Say No to Plastic Straws

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Joey Gruber 3/24/2020 10:04 AM

I try to always be prepared on typical single use alternatives. However, I occasionally get a straw in my drink before I can ask, and I sometimes forget my coffee cup. I would like to be better about bringing my reusable coffee cup and being better about saying no in a polite way.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Forest-Friendly Foods

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

Joey Gruber 3/24/2020 10:02 AM

It was very interesting to see how impacted we are by these products. I still own these products, but after full use, I will not purchase these products, and I will try to only buy products the positively contribute to our environment in this area.

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