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Learning the effects of NOT acting on sustainable energy issues.Having ways to get involved. Educating myself. Having support in my community. Being inspired by the way others are getting involved. Knowing my role is important.

I was really surprised that our daily commute choices actually have by far the biggest impact, as opposed to shipping and air travel. It made me commit 100% that the next car for my family will be electric, and that we'll continue to emphasize non-car local transport -- should be easy in the summer!

Wave and tidal energy is a huge potential natural energy source but the implementation of technologies to harness it can be very expensive and difficult to maintain. Still, because so many cities which use a lot of energy are coastal, it is worth more research.

I have a bike but it's challenging for more hilly or longer destinations - I tend to take a lyft or borrow a car. I occasionally ride the bikeshares but I'm curious about learning more about electric bikes as a possibility for something to invest in, as I've considered buying a car for more convenient journeys.

We already have a smart thermostat and these were the last non-LED bulbs in the house. One other thing I want to do is add a toilet tank to the other 2 toilets (we have it in 1 and it seems to save water without any side effect, so great!).

Last day of Ecochallenge :( :( I used to feel like similar initiatives were more about making people feel good than really causing change, but I love Ecochallenge because it *does* actually make a difference, in 2 ways: - one-time actions that have a lasting impact such as changing out showerheads and lightbulbs, planting trees etc, keep giving...

There's something so magical about purchasing fruits and veggies from the grand lake farmers market (mentioned on the site in the resource link, https://www.localharvest.org/grand-lake-farmers-market-M4004) and supporting local economies. With more support, we can help strengthen these community based food systems so that quality local organic...

As open fires or basic stoves burn in homes or places without a lot of air flow, they let out huge amounts of smoke and soot ---- liable for 4.3 million premature deaths each year. This isn't something I've thought about much before, but is so incredibly sad. I've spent some time in a community Kenya, one of for Global Alliance for Clean...

Last day! I'm officially sold on using smaller plates for lunch at work -- no more wasted bites!

Wildflowers in Mt Diablo today! And so much green. Thank goodness for parks