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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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April 3 - April 24, 2019

Seattle Colleges Siegal #2

Seattle Colleges

We speak for the trees.

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    documentaries
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    donation
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    gallons of water
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    lightbulbs
    replaced
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    meatless or vegan meals
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    432
    miles
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  • April 24 at 9:14 AM
    I'm luck in that my job is taking sustainability beyond myself. For this challenge, we are implementing compost collection systems in break rooms throughout our main campus. Food waste is a significant part of the waste system and releases carbon dioxide when put in landfills. We will now turn that carbon dioxide into new soil!
  • April 23 at 8:49 PM
    I think much of the conversation around sustainability can leave people feeling hopeless and sad. I' know people who feel that much pf the messaging is about the damage we have done and continue to do almost to the extent that it comes across that we don't belong on this planet too. It also stops people from even trying. We are part of this...
  • April 23 at 8:38 PM
    Sustainability and cost saving are both valued by my company and meeting virtually helps us achieve both of those goals. Connecting with our colleagues across campuses is really important so I love that we have video conferencing available so we can still see one another which helps increase engagement. 
  • April 23 at 2:40 PM
    Rooftop solar connects to my values because I care about minimizing my carbon footprint and solar energy is a great way to do that. I think the best way I can get others involved is to install solar myself and share my experiences - the more it's normalized, the easier it will be for other people to move to renewable energy, whether it's solar,...
  • April 23 at 2:32 PM
    I would think we could totally put a micro turbine on the Space Needle :-) So much for the Wheedle on the Needle, now it's the wind turbine on the Needle ;-) 
  • April 23 at 2:19 PM
    The best way I can advocate for transit systems that are environmentally friendly is by making use of them and sharing my experiences. I've found that the biggest hurdle for people when it comes to transit is just getting through their first attempt, so I do what I can to remove barriers - if I'm at a bus or light rail stop and someone looks...
  • April 22 at 3:39 PM
    My friends have created a succulent living roof on one of their storage sheds. Besides looking really cool and being aesthetically pleasing, it helps capture runoff, helps filter air, and helps sequester carbon (in this case, in small quantities). In larger scales on larger buildings, they scale up these benefits. It's a fascinating way to help...
  • April 22 at 9:58 AM
    Walking is the most accessible way to get around - you don't need money, gas, or a license to take advantage of pedestrian pathways :-) Because of that, having an excellent pedestrian network is at the core of having an accessible, equitable system of transportation. It helps ensure that people of all ages, races, socioeconomic levels and...
  • April 22 at 9:46 AM
    This energy resource is really interesting, but in digging deeper, it seems like it's really encountered a lot of difficulty in the real world. Several of the companies mentioned have gone under, as have some of the technologies used (like the AquaBuoy). It seems like the 2008 recession had a big effect on the ability of various companies to do...
  • April 22 at 9:23 AM
    I hadn't heard of biomass technology before - of course, I was aware of the fact that you can use natural materials to burn for heat - but the concept of using forest waste products to create efficient heat generation is really interesting. I worked in northern New Mexico at a camp for a few summers that had one forest fire while I was there,...

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