Because of the traffic, I drive my car short distances to any times in a week. I did not get to test drive an electric bike, but I did do research on costs and the positive effects of this type of transportation. My children have electric vespas but we dont get to use them often enough- again, due to traffic. I am hoping that this will become a reality for our family as we look to add an electric bike for me. That would allow us to travel together which makes it a much safer transportation option.

I have barely had any meat during the ecochallenge and I plan on continuing making that a habit, only having it on special occasions. I knew it impacted the environment, but I had not done much research on exactly how it affected deforestation. I think my next step is to limit my dairy and egg intake. That will be harder for me, but learning about how much land is cleared for crops will stick with me. I have always been passionate about the impact of housing and business development on the land, but our eating habits has as much, or more, affect on deforestation.

There are buildings in downtown Atlanta that could host micro turbines. They could find buildings that are conducive to wind paths so that turbines can more efficiently produce the needed wind speeds. I also think micro turbines could be placed near Lake Lanier since winds tend to pick up speeds near water. Because it's such a tourist location, they could be used to produce energy for the resorts and other entertainment venues.

I want to prioritize keeping life simple and having the least amount of stress. I also want to have a lot of fun and new experiences. 

I think cars are one everyday material that has a large carbon footprint, especially the large SUVs. I also have read that clothes and running shoes have a large carbon footprint because of what it takes to make them. It uses up a lot of water to grow the cotton used to make clothes and other products made of cotton. I think the best way to find out more about which everyday materials have a large carbon footprint is to use online carbon footprint calculators and read more books and articles like DRAWDOWN.

The best way to endure virtual meetings honor our values and company’s cultures is by actively soliciting feedback and participation from all of those present in the virtual room. Essentially making sure all people are being heard.