Nicole Kides

Ms. Coogan will give a talk titled "Earth Day 50: Zero Landfill in Auto Manufacturing and National Parks” which describes Subaru’s efforts to become the first “zero landfill” automotive assembly facility in the world, a goal achieved over ten years ago. Per Ms. Coogan, that talk offers “an examination of developing a zero landfill program; how reduce, reuse, and recycle can be environmentally and financially successful.” She will also explain “the principles needed for a waste reduction program to work in manufacturing and how those principles were transferred to the national park service.”

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 4 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.