April 3 - April 24, 2019
Troy Public Library
Troy Public Library
POINTS TOTAL
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2,671TOTAL
team impact
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO462gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO660minutesspent exercising
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UP TO450minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO26plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO16zero-waste mealsconsumed
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April 23 at 6:21 PMNY just passed a ban on plastic bags - effective next year - and I have become much more conscious of the plastic that I use every day, especially bags. It is hard to avoid it, but I'm trying by buying bulk items at the Green market instead of packaged potatoes, carrots, apples, etc.
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April 23 at 6:18 PMForestry is now being seen as an important climate solution by policy experts. Magnolia, cherry, plum, and apple trees are blooming in my city now and are breath-taking in their beauty.
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April 23 at 6:16 PMSupporting local farmers is really important because I think they are critical to resilient food security for my community. If there are disruptions in the food system, we will depend on local farmers.
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April 23 at 2:24 PMThe term is new to me. After watching a couple of videos I can see the advantage for land conservation as well as healthier ways to raise cattle, goats and sheep. The farmers using this approach are also able to earn more money from using their farm acreage in a way has multiple income streams.
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April 20 at 7:24 PMEvery meeting needs an agenda and a meeting chairperson. That person should send out a potential agenda ahead of time for input from all members, make sure each participant has identified herself to the others and keep notes to be written up and sent out to everyone after the meeting has ended.
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April 19 at 7:35 AMI am walking to a food coop to buy fresh fruit, support a good cause and contribute almost no carbon to the atmosphere. Good for my health is another bonus!
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April 17 at 7:01 AMI have been walking in an urban setting and have been able to really see the new construction/development happening in downtown Troy. It also allows me to see the littler blowing around and to again notice how uneven most sidewalks are for pedestrians. Also, it is very evident that many drivers do not know about or adhere to the rule that...
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April 17 at 6:55 AMMeat and potatoes as a mealtime staple has been standard in my family as far back as I can remember. I believe raising animals for food became easier after WWII and people felt it was a measure of success to have "a chicken in every pot". I also know that there is an addicting quality to fat, sugar and salt that has largely been...
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April 17 at 6:49 AMThe issues remain the same here as anywhere - despite advances in recognizing that women and men can do equal work men continue to earn more for the same work. As more women continue to earn advanced degrees than men it is my hope that this will stop being the rule.
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April 12 at 8:17 AMScott Kellogg was great at spelling out possibility of transforming urban dirt to urban gardens and compost sites close to home.
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