Lisa Fitzpatrick
4/30/2020 2:46 PM
Let's not run water constantly while doing hand dishwashing.
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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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Jonna Korpi 4/30/2020 3:52 PMWay to go team!! So proud to be a part of the UMN family and see everyone mobilize around this challenge!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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Fiona Quick 4/29/2020 1:00 PMConsistent with my actions, gave me new items to think about and provide action upon. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
Fiona Quick 4/29/2020 12:56 PMI learn every day more about biodiversity especially as it relates to my garden. With regard to how I plant, what I plant and when, especially native plants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Fiona Quick 4/29/2020 12:56 PMI do not eat seafood but local restaurants where I frequent are all participants in Seafood Watch. -
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Fiona Quick 4/29/2020 12:54 PMHave been doing this for over 20 years. Will be looking to add another rain garden this year. As I live a block from the Mississippi River, runoff is a great concern. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Fiona Quick 4/29/2020 12:52 PMOnly run a full dishwasher & have a very efficient dishwasher that doesn't require washing prior to going in. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Forest-Friendly FoodsHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Fiona Quick 4/29/2020 12:52 PMI have been much more aware of palm oil ingredient and will look for it, consider alternatives wherever possible. -
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?
Fiona Quick 4/29/2020 12:51 PMAll the lightbulbs except some lamps that do not have options in that size are LED. Ensuring that light pollution with the usage of LED is considered as well is something to do.