

Barbara Ruger
"Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. - Psalm 96:11"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,026 Total
Participant Impact
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up to44meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to66zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to7.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to1.0donationsmade
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to1.0treesplanted
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up to20minutesspent learning
Barbara's Actions
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Land Use
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
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 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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).
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.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionLand Use Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Barbara Ruger 4/24/2019 6:45 PMThe tree that I planted will help to keep our air clean and quite the noise of traffic for peace of mind. -
Reflection QuestionMaterials Become A Master Recycler/ComposterWhat could you do differently to waste less?
Barbara Ruger 4/24/2019 6:43 PMI am more conscious of the things that I buy. If it can’t be recycled I don’t need it! -
Barbara Ruger 4/23/2019 7:51 AMHappy Earth day to all of you young environmentalists!! Keep up the good work!! -
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?
Barbara Ruger 4/19/2019 4:37 AMBetween individuals, governments and cooperations we all need to work together to clean up our act and use resources and materials that are sustainable, renewable and non toxic. -
Barbara Ruger 4/17/2019 3:17 PMI had 2 composters so I loaned 1 to a friend and neighbor. Happy to be joining others in the Eco challenge! -
Barbara Ruger 4/17/2019 12:09 PMI am proud of our Rhinebeck Community for taking on this challenge! -
Barbara Ruger 4/16/2019 5:45 PMHappy to be a part of a strong group!!...So far so good 😊 -
Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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Reflection QuestionMaterials Choose Recycled PaperGood job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?
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Reflection QuestionFood Zero-waste CookingHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?