

Jessica Buck
"RECYCLE YOURSELF!!"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,095 Total
Participant Impact
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up to24zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to400milesnot traveled by car
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up to400milestraveled by carpool
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up to483pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to135gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to1.0treesplanted
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up to40minutesspent learning
Jessica's Actions
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
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.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Feed
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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?
Jessica Buck 4/23/2019 3:03 PMInteresting to see how long foods are really "good " for.. I now know that eggs can last longer than a couple weeks in the fridge! -
Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Jessica Buck 4/23/2019 3:00 PMHard concenpt to grasp that a heat pump uses the cold air outside to heat your house! -
Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
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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?
Jessica Buck 4/23/2019 2:52 PMInteresting to see how this is done.. wonder how much it cost to build a plant vs how much energy is generated... -
Reflection QuestionMaterials Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Jessica Buck 4/15/2019 7:00 AMNew low flow shower head installed. Water pressure seems the same. win-win! -
Reflection QuestionMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Jessica Buck 4/09/2019 7:05 AM
my fridge went out, we decided to fix it rather than throw it away, but I did learn that my waste company does take them and recycles them- they will even pick it up from my house! -
Reflection QuestionMaterials Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Jessica Buck 4/09/2019 7:02 AMWe went and got black mulch to spread in our flower beds. Hopefully this will cut down on watering! -
Reflection QuestionLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
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Reflection QuestionLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Jessica Buck 4/09/2019 7:00 AMO bought some bamboo cooking utensils instead of cheapie plastic ones. -
Reflection QuestionTransport Try CarpoolingList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Jessica Buck 4/05/2019 1:20 PMvanpooling is the way to go! more comfortable than riding the bus and less costly than driving my own car and paying for parking.