

Frances Sandoval
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Frances's actions
Electricity Generation
Rooftop Solar Consultation
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Electricity Generation
Advocate for Solar Installation
#10 Rooftop Solar
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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
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 Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 35 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Frances Sandoval 4/03/2019 12:14 PMThe "R"s concept makes me feel hopeful. The idea of minimizing or eliminating waste by transforming "trash" into usable items is something that everyone should take very seriously.