Nina Jezic
10/27/2021 9:02 AM
I make my coffee at home - it saves money and the environment!
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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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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 QUESTIONWasteMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Nina Jezic 10/27/2021 9:01 AMI use reusable bottles and filtered tap water instead of bottled water as a permanent habit! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Nadejda Todorova 10/27/2021 7:50 AMAt a minimum replacing all light bulbs with energy efficient ones is an easy fix for reducing consumption. Also switches that sense occupancy are helpful not to forget the lights on -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhy is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?
Collin Tydings 10/26/2021 4:36 PMIt's so easy to put the trash out and not think about where it goes next. We try to keep it to one bag of trash (not even one can full) per week but it still all adds up. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Collin Tydings 10/24/2021 5:50 PMKnowing the terrain, seeing the wildlife, and simply finding new trails can expand your experience and perspective. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Collin Tydings 10/23/2021 7:07 PMThe most difficult part of recycling is making sure we don't put contaminated items in the bin. We try to recycle as much as we can, down to cutting the top half of a pizza box off because it managed to remain grease-free. The recycle stream is challenged by contamination as well as viable markets for recycled materials. We want to make our recycle as viable as possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Collin Tydings 10/23/2021 7:00 PMDiscarded plastics are ending up in our waters and our ecosystem. I go around the neighborhood several times a week picking up litter, especially plastics. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Collin Tydings 10/23/2021 6:56 PMPollinators are taking care of us, the least we can do is return the favor. We planted marigolds from seed and the activity they're generating is amazing ... bees, butterflies, moths galore. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Collin Tydings 10/21/2021 4:14 PMActually, I'm able to put work aside which is not easy to do when you work from home. As great as remote working has been, it has also severely blurred the lines between home and work, and I need a way to change gears. Getting outside is a great way to do that. Plus it's an extra opportunity to bond with my daughter. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
Collin Tydings 10/21/2021 4:12 PMGot the rain barrel on hand, now I just need to get it installed ... just in time to winterize it for the season ;-) But we're excited because we live close to the Magothy River which is a tributary of the bay, and it needs all we can do to limit stormwater runoff and pollutants.