Jamie Campbell
4/24/2019 11:30 AM
The two mentioned are the primary reasons.
Jamie Campbell
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
Jamie's actions
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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).
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Jamie Campbell 4/24/2019 11:29 AMRead stories about people who have made a difference. Try to take small incremental steps to make my life more climate impact neutral. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Jamie Campbell 4/24/2019 11:28 AMBy leaving less of a mark on the planet goes toward leaving a situation better than you found it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Jamie Campbell 4/24/2019 11:27 AMNext step is to improve the insulation in our house to reduce heat and cooling loss. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Jamie Campbell 4/24/2019 11:26 AMReplaced with a Nest thermostat. Automatically doing the heating and cooling based on a schedule will keep us more comfortable while saving energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Jamie Campbell 4/04/2019 1:48 PMGetting a digester on every farm would seem to really decrease energy consumption and methane emissions at the same time. Video I watched showed a farm which was 98% efficient in terms of energy use (they could support the entire farm plus one of the farm houses).