Julia Young
5/26/2020 10:28 AM
I think a sustainable community needs to try really hard to make changes in there life to create a clean community.
Julia Young
POINTS TOTAL
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Julia's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 23 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 44 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Food
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
Recycling
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 90 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 18 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 50 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 51 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 32 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Julia Young 5/22/2020 8:39 AMSome man feel they have full control over women and I see this in my community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Julia Young 5/18/2020 9:43 AMIf I can help the planet by purchasing an electric car I would. I know gasoline hurts the planet a lot and by getting an electric car can help the planet tremendously. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Julia Young 5/15/2020 11:39 AMWhat concerns me the most is knowing that simply things are killing the planet. We can do something about it however some people don’t care which is frustrating. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Julia Young 5/14/2020 10:42 AMI hate to see our planet slowing dying. We only have one planet and we should do everything we can to protect it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Julia Young 5/11/2020 7:27 AMI love getting exercise and playing with my dogs, however I also enjoy taking car rides and listening to music. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Julia Young 5/08/2020 10:07 AMSome parts feel overwhelming because it is hard to know you may be effecting the environment. This also makes me feel hopeful because I know I can help if I make some changes to my day.