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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Andie Ortiz's avatar

Andie Ortiz

Otis EcoChallengers

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Andie's actions

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

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Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 0 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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    Andie Ortiz 10/06/2018 6:14 PM
    I believe that reducing the consumption of microwavable meals is a good start. The packaging is not eco-friendly  and the food for the most part isn't organic and strive for the most unhealthiest ingredients. To add on, anything that is microwaved will lose it's healthy components, not buying these quick , cheap meals will not only be better for the environment but also for your body. 
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