KC Spivey

participant impact

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 10 minute(s)

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I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
KC Spivey 10/09/2019 10:43 AM
For me it seems the best plan is to set a definitive "stop" time and plan to log out at that time regardless of any action I may have taken otherwise - it can wait!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
KC Spivey 10/08/2019 5:57 AM
Fall is a great time of the year to open up the windows and take advantage of natural ventilation. Just make sure that the relative humidity (RH) outdoors is lower than indoor RH first. Otherwise your AC system may use more energy lowering the RH indoors if you have to rely on it again this season.

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KC Spivey 10/02/2019 5:33 AM
We're going to carpe the heck out of every diem! Let's make this challenge rock! Best to all Ecochallenge participants! KCS

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