Nell Azuri
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participant impact
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Nell's actions
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Participant Feed
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Nell Azuri 4/25/2018 9:42 PMJust wanted to say thanks for you inspiring leadership in this Heidi! It's been really fun, and I look forward to seeing what they do with it next. I hope to engage more fully next time (if there is a next time), but I certainly found it helpful and inspirational.-
Heidi Edmonds 4/30/2018 6:10 AMThanks Nell! It was great to have your yummy vegetarian / vegan food ideas and also to be able to talk with you about the the challenge. :)
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Nell Azuri 4/22/2018 2:11 AMAnd look out for Mighty Bean Tempeh in health food stores - savoury flavour. It's made here on the coast and is so much better than some of the the supermarket stuff. I cut in strips, lightly fry, serve with quinoa. Soy sauce to dip. My kids love it. -
Nell Azuri 4/22/2018 2:08 AMThought I'd share another good easy vegan recipe that kids like (mine anyway)... crispy/chewy tofu! https://cookieandkate.com/2016/how-to-make-crispy-baked-tofu/ -
Nell Azuri 4/12/2018 9:37 PMThis is an absolutely delicious vegan meal: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-braised-coconut-spinach-chickpeas-with-lemon-recipes-from-the-kitchn-164551-
Heidi Edmonds 4/14/2018 3:10 AMThanks! Sounds delicious. I look forward to trying it out. :)
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