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Sarah Duffer 4/09/2019 11:25 AM -
maybe I am Mira zeff ✨ 4/08/2019 7:16 PM
Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord)
"To help the world move to a more sustainable future."
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
Michael's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
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.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Participant Feed
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Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord) 4/10/2019 8:12 AMA little late to the party, but going strong!-
Adrian Jensen 4/10/2019 1:25 PM
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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?
Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord) 4/08/2019 1:48 PMWhen I walk to work I notice so much more about my town vs. driving past everything. I also tend to bump into people I know and gives me an opportunity to catch up with them.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord) 4/08/2019 1:47 PMThe technology that is included in cars such as Tesla.