Andrea Marris
10/28/2019 12:41 PM
my mom owns a lighting store so i had her bring me home energy efficient bulbs and i replaced all mine with better ones.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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Laura Martin 10/23/2019 5:10 AMZero waste cooking complete! -
Kristianne Pidlaoan 10/21/2019 4:54 PMWatched Gamechangers on Netflix with my husband today. It was super inspiring and informative. Highly Recommend it! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Bree Abbott 10/10/2019 12:42 PMI do accept the disposable one in the event that I do not have my reusable one with me. However, to avoid being in that situation, I keep my reusable bag in my purse with my wallet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Bree Abbott 10/10/2019 12:33 PMSince I became a remote worker, I have eliminated disposable coffee cups by using a reusable travel mug. Also, I no longer use bottled beverages. I have a reusable water bottle that I refill from my filtered tap. We always recycle our bottles/cans and cardboard. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Bree Abbott 10/10/2019 12:31 PMI address all mail the moment I receive it. All trash is immediately put in a recycling bin and important items such as bills are filed for our records as soon as they are paid. I shop with the need/want concept in mind. If it's not necessary, I try to forgo buying it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Bree Abbott 10/10/2019 12:29 PMWe planted a tree to commemorate our anniversary this year. Besides the physical health benefits of actually planting the tree, it is good for our spiritual health. The tree will weather many storms as will we during our marriage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Bree Abbott 10/10/2019 12:25 PMOne food choice that I actively make each year is to grow and preserve my own food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Bree Abbott 10/09/2019 11:02 AMWhat works best for me is the pyramid garden we built in the flower garden by our front door. I also maintain a few herbs indoor during the winter months. We almost always have fresh basil, chives, and dill on hand -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?
Bree Abbott 10/09/2019 9:34 AMI am part of an industry that allows me to work from home. The biggest challenge I face while working from home is staying "visible" to those in the office as well as advancement of my career. Recently, the remote worker geared website has started to list career opportunities that are remote to aid with career planning