David Harold

Waiheke Island Community

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David's actions

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Land Use

Restore Wetlands

#52 Coastal Wetlands

I will volunteer 5 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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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.

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Transport

Use Muscle Power

#49 Cars

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Support Nutrient Management

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

David Harold 4/21/2019 7:15 PM

the more connected with nature we are te more we care about each other

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David Harold 4/21/2019 7:08 PM

read an post on waiheke sustainability centre's facebook page . i then went to the advertised meeting and got involved

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (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?

David Harold 4/21/2019 7:03 PM

less energy wasted hydrogen tech with fuel cells is very promising will increase range
with zero emissions

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

David Harold 4/21/2019 6:56 PM

hours of labour wasted for me is the most discouraging thing about food waste

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David Harold 4/21/2019 5:23 PM

have been busy planting trees in the food forest and native shelter trees good rsin over night so more planting today

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Clean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?

David Harold 4/06/2019 1:25 AM

restore the whenua ( land) , soil and all the life in it , insects , animals , birds , all aqautic life, grow nutrient dense food free of all chemical contaminants

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David Harold 4/05/2019 1:43 PM

Theresa & I live and own TeMatuku Grove with 230 olive trees 35 chicken 16 ducks 2 minature horses 1x blue heeler and a developing Food forest
using permaculture methods
I am currently doing a permaculture design cetificate with APW

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