Patty Dannemann
4/24/2019 4:42 AM
Is this because women are more community minded? Perhaps women find more of their identity in their family/community and therefore invest in it more(?)
Patty Dannemann
"To help reduce my footprint on this earth."
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Patty's actions
Women and Girls
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 3 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
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).
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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Patty Dannemann 4/24/2019 4:44 AMI did my best! I was realistic with my challenges and accomplished them all. This was a fun, community building competition! Thanks for organizing this, Chantal! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. Why do you think that is?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsName 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?
Patty Dannemann 4/20/2019 4:59 PMThe first few that come to mind are ... fertilizers, pesticides, micro-plastics, and flushing medications down the drain. One small step I have taken is that I've stopped using face wash and toothpaste that contain the small plastic "micro-beads". I also just took a load of expired medications to a proper disposal site. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodProducing 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?
Patty Dannemann 4/15/2019 3:39 AMI feel most motivated by wasted water because clean water is such a precious commodity, one that we take for granted. -
Patty Dannemann 4/12/2019 3:59 AMJust set a daily 'log on' reminder on my phone! -
Patty Dannemann 4/11/2019 4:27 AMHoping to get some mulching done over spring break! Also hoping for nice weather! -
Patty Dannemann 4/07/2019 4:03 AM-
Chantal Collins 4/07/2019 4:52 AMI’m just starting to compost again. I tried years ago but without doing my research. Psyched to do it right this time!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Patty Dannemann 4/06/2019 11:27 AMI enjoyed learning about methane digesters from this video. Generating a cleaner energy source, reducing the warming effect of methane gas, and producing fertilizer ... it sounds like a win! My "sustainable community" has grown to incorporate our micro-community, as microorganisms are the all important helpers in this process. This video is inspiring and opened up my vision for a sustainable community.
