Talea Gordon
10/23/2019 8:54 AM
Yes, places like the grocery store or parks can easily be done with carpooling!
Talea Gordon
"To make this planet a better place for all. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 502 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO24plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO97pounds of CO2have been saved
Talea's actions
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
High Impact Action Track
Ditch the Lawn
Water
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Participant Feed
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Talea Gordon 10/23/2019 8:53 AMSpending more time outdoors is calming and can help enhance your sense of place by becoming more connecting to nature around you. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region?
Talea Gordon 10/23/2019 8:52 AMSchantz Spring, Crystal Spring, the Little Lehigh Creek, groundwater wells and the Lehigh River (emergency supply only). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
Talea Gordon 10/23/2019 8:51 AMbarries maybe if tap water is city water and not having that water filtered, but in the long run buying a sink filter can help this problem and lead to less plastic being wasted. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Know My healthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Talea Gordon 10/23/2019 8:50 AMI deal with things by doing what calms me, such as cleaning, listening to music, or going for a walk. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Talea Gordon 10/23/2019 8:49 AMThe advantages are knowing what kind of chemicals were put on the crops and that there are no gmos added to your food. Knowing where your food comes from should enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Talea Gordon 10/23/2019 8:48 AMEating vegetables from local farms, which is better than consuming meats epecially from mass-produced companies. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Talea Gordon 10/23/2019 8:46 AMSaving energy can be done by turning off lights, hanging clothes to dry outside, carpooling with friends, all things that my family and I already do. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Talea Gordon 10/23/2019 8:44 AMIt helps me want to continue to make better choices to help the environment as well as feel good about the choices I've made.