Jean Tranchina

Saratoga Springs Public Library

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Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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Dishwasher Efficiency

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

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Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Climate

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Jean Tranchina 4/11/2020 11:32 AM

When cleaning after meal prep and clean up we scrape off with a fork or slightly used napkin to aviod excess running faucet water. We will fill a cup to soak rather than excessive water running and the dishwasher and Washing machine are on econ mode
My late Father, George would be proud of us he disliked the waste of natural resources - I learned at a young age that any shower lasting of 10 minutes or more became a ice cold shower because water is getting wasted! haha

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- Jennifer Ferriss 4/13/2020 6:09 AM
  
  We used to flush the toilets on the person taking a long shower so they would get a blast of cold water and wrap it up.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Jean Tranchina 4/11/2020 11:32 AM

When cleaning after meal prep and clean up we scrape off with a fork or slightly used napkin to aviod excess running faucet water. We will fill a cup to soak rather than excessive water running and the dishwasher and Washing machine are on econ mode
My late Father, George would be proud of us he disliked the waste of natural resources - I learned at a young age that any shower lasting of 10 minutes or more became a ice cold shower because water is getting wasted! haha

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- Tara Chhabra 4/13/2020 7:37 AM
  
  We use the quickest cycle on both the washing and dishwashing machines. No noticeable change to the cleanliness of anything! This saves water *and* power...yay!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Jean Tranchina 4/11/2020 11:15 AM

I am not big on flying anywhere - not excited about being in an airplane for 2-5 hours sitting cramped with recirulating air (too cheap for first class haha) I like to get into the car and start the journey check out historical places and places along the way. Avoid the traffic too,

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate Choose LED Bulbs

Changing 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?

Jean Tranchina 4/07/2020 6:22 AM

we are swapping out all the lightbulbs in our house to LED not only is it brighter but more efficient less money to run long lasting 10 years or more. Nice alternative than the old florencent bulbs from 10 yo that were harmful to our environment

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- Denise Feltes 4/08/2020 8:31 AM
  
  I have been using LED bulbs for quite awhile and I love them! They last forever, produce bright light, and lower electric bills!
  
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