Pam Meek
4/30/2020 11:20 AM
so easy to have my re-usable water bottle while working virtually (at home). Will need to be just as diligent when traveling back to the office!
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Use a Reusable Water BottleUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?
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Pam Meek 4/29/2020 1:24 PMwe are excited to grow our own vegetables this year and reduce trips to the grocery for fresh foods. next up, a cow for milk ?? :-) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Advocate For More Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Shivansh Chaturvedi 4/15/2020 12:10 PMI believe we are bringing an end to processes and systems that took millions of years to develop and evolve into what they are today. Animal extinction is removing generations of selection. Water pollution is ruining ecosystems. Greenhouse gases are creating weather patters we have never seen, and bring climate change with it, which is putting stress on the environment like never before. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Choose Better Wood ProductsBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Shivansh Chaturvedi 4/15/2020 12:07 PMForests are pretty! Isn't that enough? They're serene places to find peace, they help reduce water erosion of soil, fix nitrogen, cycle CO2 and oxygen, and so much more. They're home to thousands of species around the planet! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Support A Sharing EconomyWhat are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
Shivansh Chaturvedi 4/15/2020 12:06 PMA sharing economy would essentially help us have a lower average burden on the planet, and would also prevent wasted resources that others could use. Uber, Lyft, Airbnb etc have already proven that. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Shivansh Chaturvedi 4/15/2020 12:04 PMI've started biking again, now that the weather is better, and it's been a great way to exercise, clear my mind, stay safe, and reduce emissions. I have managed to avoid Ubers and public transport, am able to go to the places I need, and have been able to get in my recreation without adding to my carbon footprint. -
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?
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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?
Pam Meek 4/07/2020 8:04 AMwe replaced our old tube lights in our barn which were not energy efficient nor particularly safe to be hanging above our horses. LEDs are simple to install, and brighter too! -
Hannah Hopkins 4/06/2020 3:40 PMTHINK GLOBALLY ACT LOCALLY. -
Mia Kamara 4/03/2020 9:16 AMFor one of my challenges, I have decided to eat one meatless or vegan meal each day. I realized how easy it was for me to still enjoy meals that would typically include meat or non-vegan items, by either removing them or using substitutes! I have also already eaten more veggies this week!