Sarah Maas
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 524 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO285minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
Sarah's actions
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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.
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Toilet BankHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Sarah Maas 4/24/2019 6:45 AMRegionally I think that our water sources have been challenged recently due to flooding. I think our government will work to protect wells from flood water so that communities are not without water in emergency situations. In my household, we practice "yellow let it mellow" to save water. We recently rented a house with an actual green lawn, so we water it only in the morning, when it is cool. Eventually I'd like to move to a house where we can have a natural, prairie-type lawn area, in a neighborhood that doesn't look down on a non-traditional lawn. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Sarah Maas 4/23/2019 10:52 AM
I think that the food from these types of farms just tastes better! Meat from grassfed cows definitely tastes better and it has a better omega 3 profile than cows raised on a feedlot. -
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?
Sarah Maas 4/23/2019 10:49 AMReduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides, especially where run off will go directly into watershed areas. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Sarah Maas 4/10/2019 6:57 AMSilvopasture looks like a much better way to farm than keeping the cattle in small feedlots. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Sarah Maas 4/10/2019 6:44 AMI'm going to change all of the spotlight bulbs in my house: the LED are 11 watts compared to 100 watts for the standard bulbs. I also have bathroom light bulbs to change. It seems like all of the bulbs in my house are high energy and waste too much heat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Sarah Maas 4/08/2019 8:01 AMI have heard of biomass, but didn't know they were so many types or that it could also be utilized for biogas electricity generation. Unfortunately, burning biomass creates more carbon dioxide release, so ways that capture gas release are a better option. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Sarah Maas 4/08/2019 7:38 AMMy neighborhood is very nice for walking as long as I stay off major streets. There is a park with access to a primary Omaha trail, which provides an unobstructed extended trail for walking, running, or biking.-
Marquita Govan 4/08/2019 4:12 PMThat is awesome! There is a trail within walking distance of where I live as well. The only thing is that it is high up next to water with no rail and I hate heights!🙁
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