Robert Townsel
4/29/2020 3:32 PM
I'm not sure how resilient my community is...outside of the courtesy gestures people don't really reach out around here. I could reach out more in effort to help.
Robert Townsel
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UP TO185minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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Robert'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.
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 QUESTIONClimate Local Climate IssuesIn what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?
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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?
Robert Townsel 4/29/2020 3:27 PMI find that helping others can be self therapy in that during the exchange, you can receive answers to your own dilemmas. It's like you're solving the maze together. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate My Carbon FootprintWhat was most surprising to you about your carbon footprint?
Robert Townsel 4/29/2020 3:23 PMThe pounds of CO2 emitted on an individual basis is eye opening. I seriously will be considering an electric vehicle on my next purchase. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Robert Townsel 4/17/2020 11:01 AMFood sovereignty can be achieved through farmers markets and backyard gardens. I think it's also pretty cool that some restaurants are implementing rooftop gardens where ever feasible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Robert Townsel 4/13/2020 3:31 PMIt was interesting to find out that none of the dating label phrases were created to determine "food safety". With the exception of infant formula, dating is used for the purpose of quality and most foods are ok to consume past the date label. We should always use 3 senses when evaluating food (sight, smell, touch) to be the determining factor before we consume.