Sarah Fischer
4/15/2019 8:35 AM
I toured a green roof in DC. I learned about the construction of the roof. I never knew how many layers of structure went under the vegetation.
Sarah Fischer
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
Sarah's actions
Buildings and Cities
Tour a Green Roof
#73 Green Roofs
I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
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 QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Tour a Green RoofWhat did you learn on your green roof tour?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Sarah Fischer 4/15/2019 8:34 AMI think it's important to plan for the long term survival of the human species. Aside from protecting beautiful areas, we need to ensure that we have sustainable resources and a stable climate so that all of our descendants have equal opportunity to thrive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Launch a Recycling ProgramHow can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
Sarah Fischer 4/15/2019 7:48 AMI committed to take all the compost and recycling from my 2nd office home since we don't have a program for either available. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Online Energy AuditWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Sarah Fischer 4/15/2019 7:47 AMUpgrading an old, inefficient heating system can increase your comfort and save you money on heating and cooling costs, especially in a properly weatherized home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Sarah Fischer 4/05/2019 12:54 PMI've been looking for new boots for months because my current boots are falling apart. I wish I new how to repair them because I can't find any that I like better, and I don't want to buy a new product if I don't have to.-
Lore Rosenthal 4/05/2019 1:15 PMHave you looked for a local shoemaker? Look in the yellow pages (or online google!)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Sarah Fischer 4/04/2019 5:54 PMI don't think a majority of the public realizes the environmental impact of eating meat. There's definitely a lack of education on the subject and the severity of the issue. It shows that we have an "ignorance is bliss" mentality about a lot of challenges; if we can't see it and it doesn't impact us personally on a day to day basis, we don't care. -
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?
Sarah Fischer 4/04/2019 5:51 PMIt helps you avoid throwing away food that is still perfectly safe and tasty. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?