Sarah Wood
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Sarah's actions
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
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.
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