Suzy Lambert
"Discovering how to have more of a positive impact on an everyday basis"
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participant impact
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO148milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO16milestraveled by bus
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UP TO132milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO225minutesspent exercising
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UP TO110minutesspent learning
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Suzy's actions
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 5 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Food
Donate
#21 Clean Cookstoves
I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Action Track: Social Justice
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 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.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.43 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Communicate With My Elected OfficialsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Suzy Lambert 4/24/2019 9:26 PMLearning the effects of NOT acting on sustainable energy issues.Having ways to get involved. Educating myself. Having support in my community. Being inspired by the way others are getting involved. Knowing my role is important. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Test Drive an Electric BikeHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?
Suzy Lambert 4/24/2019 10:11 AMI have a bike but it's challenging for more hilly or longer destinations - I tend to take a lyft or borrow a car. I occasionally ride the bikeshares but I'm curious about learning more about electric bikes as a possibility for something to invest in, as I've considered buying a car for more convenient journeys. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Nutrient ManagementHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Suzy Lambert 4/24/2019 9:29 AMThere's something so magical about purchasing fruits and veggies from the grand lake farmers market (mentioned on the site in the resource link, https://www.localharvest.org/grand-lake-farmers-market-M4004) and supporting local economies. With more support, we can help strengthen these community based food systems so that quality local organic food can be more accessible and affordable to all. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood DonateHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
Suzy Lambert 4/24/2019 9:23 AMAs open fires or basic stoves burn in homes or places without a lot of air flow, they let out huge amounts of smoke and soot ---- liable for 4.3 million premature deaths each year. This isn't something I've thought about much before, but is so incredibly sad. I've spent some time in a community Kenya, one of for Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves's focus countries, and am so grateful for the work they're doing there and all over the world. -
Suzy Lambert 4/24/2019 9:11 AMLast day! I'm officially sold on using smaller plates for lunch at work -- no more wasted bites! -
Suzy Lambert 4/23/2019 4:30 PMWildflowers in Mt Diablo today! And so much green. Thank goodness for parks -
Suzy Lambert 4/22/2019 9:29 AMit's earth day! heading to mount diablo tonight to spend some time in nature -
Suzy Lambert 4/21/2019 4:50 PMEast bay article about bioplastics from the end of last year https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/the-problems-with-bioplastics/Content?oid=22699508 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Suzy Lambert 4/21/2019 4:49 PMAir polution.. soil pollution... water polution... global warming... climate change... endangered species becoming extinct... marine life... light pollution (stars!!!) and on and on :( -
Suzy Lambert 4/20/2019 9:33 AMExcited to bike around today before enjoying a delicious dinner.