I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
High Impact Action Track
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 60 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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Straight from Xcel energy website - https://www.xcelenergy.com/energy_portfolio/electricity/power_generation : We generate reliable, affordable electricity from an increasingly cleaner mix of energy sources. Across our eight-state service territory, 38% of the electricity on our power grid in 2018 came from carbon-free sources: biomass, hydroelectric and nuclear plants, wind turbines and solar panels. The rest was generated by fossil fuels, including coal and natural gas.
In total, the plants we own are capable of producing more than 18,000 megawatts of electricity. One megawatt of power provides enough electricity to serve nearly 1,100 typical homes.
In Connecticut, more than half of the state's electricity is produced from the state's largest-capacity power plant, the 2 gigawatt Millstone Nuclear Power Station. Natural gas provides over 30 percent of the state's supply and coal contributes 8 percent. Connecticut has no fossil fuel reserves.
A few interior designers from MSR went to the Haworth HQ and toured their manufacturing facility. They are a Zero waste-to-landfill company (globally - holy moly) and we got to see first hand their recycling processes and recycling categories they sort by. They also partner with local organizations for donating! Great experience all around
A few interior designers from MSR went to the Haworth HQ and toured their manufacturing facility. They are a Zero waste-to-landfill company (globally - holy moly) and we got to see first thand the recycling processes and categories they sort by. They also partner with local organizations for donating! Great experience all around
Minnesota and other Northern states folks - fall / winter is here! Using all parts of foods is highly sutainable and beneficital. Can we all say - "veggie stock for soups!?" All ya gotta do is boil all the discarded parts of your veggies in water to make stock, and you've got a delicious base for your recipes. Yummm...hearty soups and stews are sounding better by the chilly minute.
Hiiiii people - something that is incredibly trendy already but also awesomely sustainable - thrifting! It's really great when you can find some classics and well-made vintage pieces, for cheap! And typically one-of-a-kind. IN THE NAME OF FASHION YAAAS.
I love the waxed paper/textile products that are a substitute for cellophane aka "saran-wrap." It's incredible how much the products we're grown up using are acutally terrible, and how easy it is to change the habit of using them mindlessly!
Unpluggin unused items until needed - is that a thing? I've heard a lot about this approach...and to be honest...I'm not sure if it's a hoax? Do objects that are plugged in but not turned on still using energy?
Just tried some delicious veggies via Dan and KV in our office. I'd love to learn more about other lacto-fermented foods that benefit our gut biomes and ways to improve our health while being sustainable!
Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Just tried some delicious veggies via Dan and KV in our office. I'd love to learn more about other lacto-fermented foods that benefit our gut biomes and ways to improve our health while being sustainable!
