Lucy Beck

Alter Eco

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239 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.8

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

35

minutes

spent learning

Lucy's actions

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Replace Manual Thermostats

#57 Smart Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 25 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn More about Silvopasture

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?

Lucy Beck 4/19/2019 6:07 PM

This is the first time I heard about silvopasture. Intergrating trees is pastureland will have multiple benefits if correctly managed, including crop diversification, better animal welfare from shade and windbreaks, improved forage quality(if managed properly) and carbon sequestration in soil. As with all solutions it will require careful planning to mitigate negative consequences from this change.

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Lucy Beck 4/19/2019 5:19 PM

To learn more about what I can do to help

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?

Lucy Beck 4/15/2019 11:38 PM

Tidal and wave technology is at an extremely early stage of development and will require a lot of investment to become a significant portion of renewable energy. It is reliable, however, and would not add a carbon burden. The impact on marine life has not yet been adequately studied.

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- robert beck 4/18/2019 12:34 PM
  
  Since ocean currents are dependable and recurrent, this is a reliable energy source to add to our energy mix.
  
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