Niklaus Hess

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"Continue to be a Pioneer in Sustainability"

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Niklaus's actions

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Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Niklaus Hess 10/11/2019 8:22 AM

I have simply eliminated the trip as it was just a getaway. I enjoyed the outdoors of my back country instead.

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Niklaus Hess 10/11/2019 8:19 AM

I am going to fast food places only in an emergency situation. I cook everyday and buy food that is not wrapped or leave the wrapping at the store.

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Niklaus Hess 10/11/2019 8:17 AM

Daily, I am bringing up the ideas with my team on how to save and reduce waste and reuse what can be reused. I am also their living example.

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Niklaus Hess 10/11/2019 8:14 AM

Planted an Apricot tree and a Maple tree in my yard

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Niklaus Hess 10/11/2019 8:13 AM

Focusing on multi reuse of a single use item. Plastic cup is good until it breaks and lasts for 50+ refills at the drinking fountain.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Niklaus Hess 10/02/2019 8:39 AM

I make it a point to never walk out of a grocery store with a plastic bag. And every time I am asked if I needed a bag, I state that this would hurt the environment

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High Impact Action Track Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Niklaus Hess 10/02/2019 8:38 AM

The tree symbolizes many treats for me. Strength, Perseverance, Beauty, Tolerance, Protection and Diversity

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High Impact Action Track Talk To My Friends and Colleagues

What makes you feel connected to your neighborhood, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?

Niklaus Hess 10/02/2019 8:35 AM

I perform and support a sport that is highly concerned about nature preservation and the only cost to operate in that sport is to build the boats and equipment. No fuel is burned . Rowing

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