Jess Miner
7/02/2025 9:48 AM
I use reusable bags for shopping but found that I am trying to be more conscious of buying things at the store that have less packaging.
Jess Miner
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO44meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Jess's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Industry
Practice the 5 Rs
Recycling
I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Industry
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions, and opting out of junk mail.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity
Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Participant Feed
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Jess Miner 7/13/2025 11:57 AMI'm gluten free so eating vegetarian AND gluten free is more difficult but I found a great chickpea pasta (Banza) that has more protein and fiber! Trying to find things that are still not overly processed but still taste good!-
Raimonda Karalius 7/13/2025 5:50 PMThat sounds like a great find! Eating gluten-free and vegetarian definitely takes some creativity, but Banza is such a good option with the extra protein and fiber.
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Jess Miner 7/08/2025 1:08 PMI'm trying to do a better job of meal planning so that we have less food waste. Just thinking ahead and eating what is in season has helped!-
Raimonda Karalius 7/17/2025 2:39 PMThat's a great idea! Planning ahead and using seasonal foods really does make a difference -
Janet Beach Davis 7/08/2025 7:42 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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Jess Miner 7/06/2025 7:47 PMI did my first totally vegetarian day!-
Raimonda Karalius 7/16/2025 9:49 PM -
Janet Beach Davis 7/08/2025 7:45 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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Jess Miner 7/08/2025 8:38 AMNot too bad. I do usually have chicken for lunch. I planned ahead and made sure to get my protein from beans, lentils, & other sources! It did take some planning but it wasn't bad! -
Isaac Cornejo 7/08/2025 8:34 AM -
Erica Jenkins 7/07/2025 7:30 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
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Jess Miner 7/02/2025 9:46 AMI thought I did a good job of going paperless but I realized that our health care (BCBS) and HSA accounts sent a large amount of paperwork. I updated it and will now receive it via email! -
Jess Miner 7/01/2025 8:36 AMFound this chart to help remember.
Sell By | Tells the store how long to display the product for sale. | For retailers
Best By | Indicates when the product will be at its best quality or flavor. | For consumers
Use By | The last date recommended for use while at peak quality. Sometimes a safety date (especially for baby formula). | For consumers-
Raimonda Karalius 7/18/2025 3:26 PM
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