Terri Golden
4/07/2021 6:59 AM
be more pro active of waste, conserve when you can and be an example always.
Terri Golden
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 632 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO790gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO275minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Terri's actions
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Transportation
WFH
Work from home as much as possiable. Talk my company into having others work from home a few days a week to save on commute polution.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Participant Feed
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 QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Terri Golden 4/07/2021 6:56 AMUn nessessary driving causes more air polution and a level of mental stress with more vechicles on the road. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint? What changes did you make or will you make?
Terri Golden 4/07/2021 6:52 AMThere is always changes some big and some small that we can make to create a difference in our footprint. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Terri Golden 4/03/2021 7:55 PMWe the power of the sun as the green house effect to warm the house on nice days. We also sue that warmth to help dry all of the items that we can with out sending them through the dryer. Saves energy and legnthens the life of the colors in the fabric. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Terri Golden 4/03/2021 7:34 PMAlmost everything that is purchased now a days comes in an abundance of packaging and waste. Most of the waste ends up in landfills. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Terri Golden 4/02/2021 1:58 PMIn some cultures meat is considered a delicacy (the richer countries). Other countries and cultures don't eat meat due to the expense of raising or purchase and also religous beliefs. Eating more meat causes a larger industrial impact on the planet and more carbon dioxide released into the atmoshpere. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.