Kely Mertz
4/26/2021 10:12 AM
It helps to reduce waste both at the grocery and within out home by avoiding tossing out or avoiding tossing out foods that are still safe for consumption.
Kely Mertz
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 370 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO385minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO930minutesbeing mindful
Kely's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Privately Sourced Food
I will use natural, organic means to sustain our backyard flock and source all eggs for 2 families from that flock.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Nutrient Management
Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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Kely Mertz 4/30/2021 7:07 AMOne day left, lots of new habits to continue. -
Kely Mertz 4/29/2021 5:58 AMOnly 2 more days to participate in the EcoChallenge; countless more days to make a difference. -
Kely Mertz 4/29/2021 5:57 AMOnly two more days to make a difference in the ecochallenge - countless days left to make a difference. -
Kely Mertz 4/28/2021 8:06 AMWas sick today but my family ate mindfully! -
Kely Mertz 4/28/2021 8:05 AMAlmost done, making progress! -
Kely Mertz 4/26/2021 10:20 AMSo...my husband was right. I don't have to throw out milk on the exact date shown on certain foods. -
Kely Mertz 4/26/2021 10:19 AMChickens are happy with getting more time to free-range. -
Kely Mertz 4/26/2021 10:19 AMI'm happy to be making our family mealtime more mindful. We have always been "no phones at table" and now we've added no background distractions like a TV on in another room -
Kely Mertz 4/26/2021 10:18 AMI got a late start but am committed to seeing the last part of the month through! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use 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?