Dave Stecher

PAE Engineers

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participant impact

UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

180

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

9.6

locally sourced meals

consumed

Dave'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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 20 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Dave Stecher 4/24/2019 9:58 AM
This year, the hardest part of the challenge was making the effort to check in. Once I checked in, it was easy to complete the challenges.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Dave Stecher 4/24/2019 9:39 AM
We have a 'zero packaging' breakfast at our household. It consists of oatmeal, peanut butter and honey, all purchased in bulk from our local co-op. It feels great to bring back and refill the same container over and over.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

Reducing (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?
Dave Stecher 4/24/2019 9:36 AM
Reduced fuel cost is a motivating factor. Also the low interior noise and vibration levels during electric mode operation create a more luxurious interior environment than a comparable gas vehicle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

Concrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
Dave Stecher 4/24/2019 9:34 AM
Fly ash is a great concept for low CO2 concrete. However, the inherent radioactivity of fly ash must be considered during it's use. There are many alternative binders in development.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How 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?
Dave Stecher 4/23/2019 12:54 PM
Our office has Styrofoam recycling! http://styrorecycle.com/ There are bins down in the trash and bike room.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Dave Stecher 4/23/2019 12:52 PM
"beg" buttons to activate crosswalks are inconvenient. Traffic signals timed to prioritize cars. What if the default setting for traffic lights was to have all car directions default to red, and all the pedestrian signals default to walk? Then when a car approaches it has to stop an activate a sensor.

There are poorly placed posts that obscure pedestrians. Relocate post or add curb bulb to increase pedestrian visibility.

I also notice the smell of the trees and flowers blooming.

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