JAMES BARTON
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO10conversationswith people
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
JAMES's actions
Climate
My Carbon Footprint
Use an online tool (links below) to calculate my carbon footprint and see what changes would make the most difference. Each calculator varies, but you'll typically need to gather: utility records, the flight history for the last year, and annual mileage and fuel efficiency of your vehicles.
Climate
Energy savings for the home office
Now that we're all working from home, energy bills could go up. Take some time to evaluate your home office space (even if it's the kitchen table!). Many utilities offer home efficiency kits (LED bulbs, shower heads, etc.) - visit your electric utilities website to see if they offer any of these solutions. The links below will also help you find energy efficiency opportunities in your own space.
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 10 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
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.
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
Wildlife
Support Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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 QUESTIONWildlife Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
JAMES BARTON 4/30/2020 5:48 AMI went for a walk in the local nature preserve with my wife yesterday and picked up trash left by others. Very sad people feel its ok to throw down food containers and bottles when there are waste receptacles available. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
JAMES BARTON 4/23/2020 10:39 AMI bought a Bee hive that mounts on a wall or fence at Lowes for less than 10 dollars. Without bees our food from gardens and fields will wither away. Support the Bees and Butterflies.-
JAMES BARTON 4/23/2020 11:50 AMhttps://www.lowes.com/pd/Nature-s-Way-Better-Gardens-Bee-House-Teal/1000618535 -
Courtney Groszhans 4/23/2020 11:27 AMWhat a great idea to have in your garden. Thank you for sharing!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
JAMES BARTON 4/23/2020 9:58 AMHumans need to interact with others. Especially family and team members at work. Seems to help depression while we are social distancing. I checked on a team member and a family member today. They seemed to be happier after we talked only a few minutes.