Sustainable Warwick

Didn't quite meet my goal but managed about 50% - at least that helps

Walked to work again today

I had never considered the harm in this way of cooking before this eco challenge. I have learned so much.

I find wind to be very exciting, but solar seems the most effective for where I live. I love the community soalr concept.

Researching (and thanks to HeatSmart warwick) alternate ways to cool my home in summer. When the ac bites the dust sometime soon, not only will I be cautious about how to dispose of refrigerant, my options for cooling have been broadened to include air and ground source heat pumps.

This has been a learning experience. I look forward to the next challenge.

The impetus for my participation is a result of my beloved's enthusiasm and encouragement. So, that's the start.  But it's been fun to participate.  Simple, single actions as a collection can move the needle for the better.  Way to go SW.  It's also given me an opportunity to share my excitement for a 12 month garden at this latitude.  We're...

 I was aware to the wood wide web from "The Hidden Life of Trees" and "The Overstory", as well as some very good Ted Talks.  However, I was less aware of how difficult it is to replace parts of the canopy in temperate rainforests such as the Hoh in Washington state.  I was also less aware about how much forests retain carbon...

Just watched this TED Talk about the forest canopy.  Very interesting combo of ecology and social responsibility:  https://www.ted.com/talks/nalini_nadkani_on_conserving_the_canopy/transcript?language=en Cool ideas about how to involve community and educate people!

Didn't realize at fist that I had to do this every day.  Going back now and checking off meatless days!