Lynn Broniak-Hull
4/18/2019 12:53 PM
My husband and I are choosing to drive to Chicago from Detroit for an upcoming even ton April 17, 2019. This will reduce airline fuel usage which is a major polluter and very expensive.
Lynn Broniak-Hull
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Lynn's actions
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
Action Track: Social Justice
Express My Support
#54 Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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Lynn Broniak-Hull 4/18/2019 12:55 PMWe thought about it and noted that we will help the environment and have a more intimate visit with each other during the car ride.
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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?
Lynn Broniak-Hull 4/18/2019 12:52 PMI bought small plates for our family Easter celebration and even smaller plates for the desserts. Eating smaller portions will help all of us keep in prime shape and maintain a healthy weight for our age. This will keep us in better moods and create a happier family atmosphere for everyone. -
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?
Lynn Broniak-Hull 4/18/2019 12:49 PMThis knowledge helps me determine how long certain foods remain on the grocery shelf and what types of foods have strong preservatives which might harm my family. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Lynn Broniak-Hull 4/10/2019 5:33 AM
I planted a tree from a seedling that grew in my friend's back yard in a place in my yard that will provide shade in the summer months in the future. It makes me feel good that I won't have to use the air conditioning as much. Mentally, I feel more efficient. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Explore Other Transport SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Lynn Broniak-Hull 4/09/2019 1:22 PMI have a function in Chicago with my alumni association and we have decided to drive and will to be flying. I am happy to reduce costly air miles.