Patrick Sieroslawski
4/25/2019 9:09 AM
Building Resilient Communities
Tiffany & Co. Feed
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
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jennifer tarentino 4/24/2019 6:56 PMIt’s been a great month focusing on th eco challenge and learning about all things sustainable. I’m super motivated to continue and engage people I know. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Support Companies Leading in Green EnergyEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?
Patrick Sieroslawski 4/24/2019 1:26 PMTransAlta is the largest owner of wind farms in Canada and a good investment opportunity. -
jennifer tarentino 4/23/2019 10:27 AMI've loved doing the Eco Challenge this month!
I plan to continue with all my new habits and use all the new information I've learned on a daily basis.
There is so much more to learn! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Support Companies Leading in Green EnergyEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?
jennifer tarentino 4/23/2019 10:25 AMI know some of the big companies that invest in green energy - Google, IKEA, Starbucks, Apple... I can (and do) support them by using their products and choosing them over other less green companies. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Launch a Recycling ProgramHow can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
jennifer tarentino 4/23/2019 10:20 AMI can teach my kids about sustainable living and I'm already influencing my coworkers to understand recycling. -
Amarily Astacio 4/23/2019 7:00 AMBy not eating meat in one meal I feel amazing, more energetic , less bloated , while making an impact . Amazing!!!!!!! A win win situation , I encourage you to try it..... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Explore Other Buildings and Cities SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
jennifer tarentino 4/22/2019 1:31 PMI'm visiting Atlanta later this week with my kids, so I decided to look up the city of Atlanta. I was shocked to learn that the council had instructed the city staff to develop a plan to meet the clean power goal for city buildings and operations, including the world's busiest airport, by 2025, and then community-wide by 2035.
That means 100% renewable electricity! Very impressive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
jennifer tarentino 4/22/2019 1:26 PMThe extremely high cost of childcare is a barrier to women everywhere, including my community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Fix Leaky FaucetsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
jennifer tarentino 4/22/2019 1:23 PMI only run my washing machine when I have a full load of clothes and only run my dishwasher on the short cycle when it is full. I take quick showers and *try* to get my teenage daughter to do the same.-
Patrick Sieroslawski 4/24/2019 1:36 PMThe non-showering son could trade his carbon credits with your daughter.
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