Elizabeth Dunham
4/24/2019 3:09 PM
Appreciation for all life, not just humans. Rivers are part of life
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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?
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Sarna Salzman 4/24/2019 7:16 PMCelebrating Passover with the family was a great excuse to discuss some of these issues and tactics -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social Justice Learn about Local Indigenous PracticesWhat did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
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Tracy Grant 4/24/2019 2:13 PMToday is the last day. I really enjoyed being a part of the SEEDS team. On my walk today I picked up trash too. Every person makes a difference :)
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Sarna Salzman 4/24/2019 2:03 PMI truly can't believe that the month has flown by; there were so many additional challenges I wanted to get to. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Research Cement AlternativesConcrete 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?
Sarna Salzman 4/24/2019 2:02 PMUS DOT is in favor of using fly ash to replace portland cement in mixes: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/Pavement/recycling/fach03.cfm
And let this be a plug for using local Black Locust instead of imported pressure treated lumber :) -
Sarna Salzman 4/24/2019 1:43 PMIt’s hard to make time to rent an e bike! -
Makaila Mullin 4/24/2019 11:48 AMThis challenge has been such a rewarding experience. Working on myself and my impact on this earth has brought many changes to my daily choices and also has shown light on positive choices I have already been making! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Alissa Aparicio 4/24/2019 11:28 AMI try to share stories and news articles that inform the public of what's happening with our environment. I am continually working on my own part knowing that's where change starts first. I know that my little part makes a difference and hope to inspire others to start in small ways as well. It makes it seem less daunting. -
Kimberly Kinnan 4/24/2019 9:07 AMThanks for the opportunity to participate in the Ecochallenge. I have amped up my efforts to be a good steward of the planet! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy CreditsYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Kevin Kinnan 4/24/2019 8:25 AMI've been turning off unneeded lights & appliances as soon as possible to reduce electrical use, and not turning them on unless absolutely necessary. We keep the temperature of our home lower to conserve energy and have programmed our thermostat to reduce the temperature while we're sleeping.
