Debra Engelhardt
4/17/2019 3:05 PM
We value working smart to everyone's benefit and the virtual meetings option is often viable re: our needs. Quality interactions are possible in an online environment.
Debra Engelhardt
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Debra's actions
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.
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
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.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
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.
Participant Feed
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Debra Engelhardt 4/24/2019 11:32 AMI'm a little sad that it's the last day of the ECOCHALLENGE!-
Loretta Holtz 4/24/2019 6:19 PMI agree! Hopefully everyone who participated will continue making the changes that they started during the challenge!
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Debra Engelhardt 4/24/2019 11:31 AMThis has been a great experience!
I hope to participate in more challenges through my workplace and/or on my own. -
Debra Engelhardt 4/18/2019 10:03 AMThe eco challenge is shaping my day-to-day thinking processes, which will result in far-reaching, long-lasting positive effects! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Debra Engelhardt 4/17/2019 11:45 AMWhen I'm walking or biking, I gain greater clarity in my thinking and also get lots of new ideas. Walking and biking allows me to take in smaller details, makes me appreciate my community more and feel greater pride of place. I also am able to beautify my community while walking by picking up litter. -
Debra Engelhardt 4/15/2019 1:40 PMSwitched to Trader Joe's shade-grown coffee (Ethiopian beans)! -
Debra Engelhardt 4/15/2019 1:39 PMMade the switch to shade-grown coffee! Trader Joe's sells it - the Ethiopian variety. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Debra Engelhardt 4/04/2019 1:51 PMI'm not sure what's available in my community re: bamboo products. I will check Whole Foods for a bamboo toothbrush and will buy bamboo cutting boards and other housewares when I can. I will look to switch to bamboo disposable cutlery. I might need to get that online! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Debra Engelhardt 4/04/2019 1:48 PMForest Bathing! Visiting the forest is good for on'es overall health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Debra Engelhardt 4/04/2019 1:44 PMIt is not too difficult - it just takes time to do the research and locate the right products. Also, they cost a little more, but it's worth it.