Cameron Shelton

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POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
375 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

18

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Cameron's actions

Materials

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bioplastics

I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Cameron Shelton 4/27/2020 1:40 PM

In this challenge, I had to learn the difference between sell by, use by, and best by dates. I researched the definitions of each to see what the differences between these were. I used this information to buy better selections at grocery stores in order to reduce the food waste that is created by society. This one time challenge has definitely changed the way that I shop and choose products in order to reduce food waste produced by me.

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- Melissa Hinten 5/05/2020 12:52 PM
  
  What were the most important things you learned about sell by dates as it relates to sustainability?
  
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Cameron Shelton 4/27/2020 1:37 PM

I have not posted much about how this daily challenge has gone, but I have began to use more multi-use products like cups and straws to help reduce my overall waste. I have also recycled more of my one-time disposables as well

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Cameron Shelton 4/27/2020 11:23 AM

Before studying these terms I did not know there was much of a difference between the types of dates. Knowing the difference will now better help me in selecting food so those foods will not be wasted. Best by indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality. Sell by is used to ensure proper turnover throughout the journey of the food product. This helps the food retain a longer shelf life even after purchase. Use by marks the last date recommended for the use of the product.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Reduce Single-Use Disposables

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Cameron Shelton 4/27/2020 11:15 AM

Straws, coffee cups, and plastic bags. I could substitute metal straws, cups, and reusable bags for these items

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