Other than trying to be more conscious of water use, we can also collect rainwater and utilize waste water from showers or washing produce.

Communities often meet in places outside, like parks or sports fields. Other than that, having community gardens can also increase a sense of connection. Having a nicer environment leads to more people wanting to leaving houses and enjoy the community.

Another reason is it increases biodiversity, but also can lead to higher crop yields which can be important for our community, so more people can access these healthy foods, and hopefully make them cheaper. This can also help with the California drought, as the soil can utilize the water given better.

Thinking sustainably, I would rather use that money on an electric bike, or solar panels.

I have been making sure not to buy foods I tend not to finish lately, and I feel that the extra cash has come in handy once or twice. If I were to completely eliminate the costs from food waste I would use the money to save up for a more ecofriendly car.

After spending this month recycling everything I can, I realize I could be using a lot of these recyclable objects more than just once. I have been reusing this Starbucks cup for water for about a week now, so I feel like I am more comfortable with implementing the other "R's" than I was a month ago.

Seeing my households monthly carbon footprint really put my role in GCC in perspective, to reduce it I will try to advocate for less meat in the household and look into renewable electricity options for my home.

Methane digesters are anaerobic digesters that manage the decomposition of organic matter and absorb methane emissions into biogas (renewable fuel) and a nutritious fertilizer known as digestate. In a future of more incorporations of this renewable energy source, the world can prevent 6.02- 7.05 gigatons of greenhouse gases. Cities, colleges, and corporations can integrate this form of renewable energy to mitigate methane emissions and actually convert it to renewable energy, and even fertilizer for farms.

Geothermal energy is an essential and efficient form of renewable energy. Since 1980 geothermal power plants have declined in costs by 50%. This is important because communities have more incentive to change to geothermal energy as the cost gap between it and fossil fuels closes. Geothermal growth in usage from now until 2050 will reduce co2 emissions by up to 16.6 gigatons.
We can install geothermal energy systems in our own homes in which you can install pipes that go into the earth if you live in a region that has hydrothermal convection systems. By installing these systems on your property you can get federal tax credit. Furthermore geothermal energy systems in homes can create 4 times more energy than you use. Its a cost effective source of energy that doesn't rely on power from your local grid.