Faith Avery
10/27/2021 1:28 PM
Spending more time outdoors makes me more cognisant of time. Nature does not appear instantly, but it is very easy to destroy it -- especially with human force.
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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 QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Watch a Documentary about Racial InjusticeWhat did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Faith Avery 10/27/2021 1:27 PMI really enjoyed learning about how racial and gender equity intersect. It is important to remember that gender/race/class/etc are inherently intertwined with sustainability. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking, or driving?
Jonathan Malloy 10/27/2021 8:27 AMI feel like the more I bike the more it shows people in my community how easy it is to get around using other modes of transportation compared to driving. -
Jonathan Malloy 10/27/2021 8:26 AMPodcast the great afternoon inspiration to bike home. -
Jonathan Malloy 10/27/2021 8:25 AMBiking in the rain wakes you up. -
Jonathan Malloy 10/27/2021 8:24 AMA lovely day with Anna at the Rec. Center -
Jonathan Malloy 10/27/2021 8:23 AMThis was a fun event. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn It OffHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Karl Teskey 10/27/2021 8:19 AM63% is from hydropower and 29% from natural gas-fired plant; they are moving to eliminate coal power by 2025, carbon-neutral by 2030, and complete elimination of fossil fuel electricity by 2045. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Calculate My Water FootprintHow does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
Karl Teskey 10/27/2021 8:05 AMPeople tend not to think about how much water they use, which adds up to significant amounts when spread across a population. Evaluating your water usage gives you perspective on where improvements in conservation can be made. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my HouseholdAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
Karl Teskey 10/27/2021 8:03 AMHave begun using reusable bags for all shopping, in addition to reducing how much we purchase.