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Stephenie presseller

Illinois Green Alliance

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Stephenie's actions

Food

composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

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

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Support Nutrient Management

#65 Nutrient Management

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

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

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food composting
    Producing uneaten food squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these motivates you the most to change your behavior regarding food waste?

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    Stephenie presseller 4/26/2018 7:45 AM
    All of those resources listed are very important to me!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?

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    Stephenie presseller 4/26/2018 7:44 AM
    I think people eat meat because they are not introduced to more creative meals and foods. Vegan is delicious when done right!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    Now that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?

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    Stephenie presseller 4/26/2018 7:43 AM
    I shared this knowledge with a friend who was very much in need of the information!