Binh Nguyen
10/23/2019 11:16 AM
I think we need to reduce our consumption, and think in global scale. A lot of factories are moved to different country to contain the pollution there, but it will affect our earth any way.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:37 AMIt makes the home more sustainable and more independent from the grid. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour 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?
Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:36 AMTurn off lights when not used, and not leaving electrical gadget on when not used, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:35 AMIt is good to learn about how another form of life takes place on earth -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Binh Nguyen 10/23/2019 10:34 AMTime feels slower and I can pay attention to different local activities, from little store on the street to the sewer below the curb. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Amanda Snelson 10/22/2019 10:08 AMReducing our paper mail is liberating -- less paper to sort through, more time I can spend with baby! Next steps include continuing to call catalog companies, as new ones seem to appear unsolicited in our mailbox weekly. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Amanda Snelson 10/22/2019 10:04 AMUnfortunately, research shows that those most marginalized with little resources are the most impacted by environmental degration, and those with the most resources have the most influence on environmental irresponsibility. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Amanda Snelson 10/22/2019 10:03 AMThey have a huge impact on indoor air quality and beyond, especially since we spend 90% of our time indoors.