Day 3 - Food & Water

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ATTEND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

I will attend keynote addresses by Steve DeRoy & the Transboundary Commission of the Juruá/Yurúa River.
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ATTEND THE LOCAL - GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FAIR

I will attend the Local-Global Sustainability Fair at Tyler Haynes Commons.
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Local-Global Sustainability Fair
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ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.

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REGISTER FOR A ROUNDTABLE ON CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY

I will attend a roundtable hosted by global experts and UR community members.
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RSVP to Roundtable Session
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TOUR THE ECO-CORRIDOR

I will attend a tour of the Eco-Corridor from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to learn about Abby's Garden and the restored stream bed.

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SHORT SHOWER CHALLENGE

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.

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SMART LAUNDRY

I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
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The Case For Washing Clothes In Cold Water
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GO MEATLESS

I will enjoy (___) meatless meal(s) per day.
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"10 Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet"

"How To Smoothly Transition To A Plant-Based Diet"
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PLAN YOUR MEALS

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
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The Beginner's Guide to Meal Planning
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REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD

I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
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Seafood Watch Guide

"The diet that helps fight climate change"
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EAT LOCAL

I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
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Local Options in Richmond
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COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS

I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.
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Free Composting Program in Richmond

Composting at UR
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LOWER YOUR WATER "FOODPRINT"

I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.
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Eating Less Water
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THE TRUTH ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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Food Product Dating

"To Reduce Food Waste, FDA Urges 'Best If Used By' Date Labels"
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