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Drawdown Ecochallenge 2025

Valeria M. R.

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POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
146 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

Valeria's actions

Transportation

Express My Support For Walkable Cities

Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Valeria M. R. 3/10/2025 11:02 AM
Knowing the difference between these three categories empowers me to know that unless the food shows visual or other physical (smell, texture) signs of spoilage, it can still be consumed, given it's been otherwise handled safely. The only product for which one must abide by these dates is baby or infant formula, as it must retain its exact nutritional values for it to be safe.

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