Kathryn Bruner
10/19/2022 6:10 AM
Composting is a favorite thing for me to recycle qualifying foods. My husband is a big gardener and i can't wait for him to use the compost to provide more nutrients to the soil.
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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Carol White 10/22/2022 12:29 PMOkay, I just read that we're running low on Helium, a nonrenewable element that is essential to keep MRI machines running. But we've made sure that we can fill balloons that are sooo good for the environment. What kind of 'special stupid' are we as humans? There are just days when I know we are reaping exactly what we deserve for our asinine behavior.-
Mary Hanks 10/23/2022 2:31 PMCarol, I've been concerned about the helium supply myself for years. I recently read that Harvard University had to shut down equipment and curtail experiments due to lack of availability of helium. I know that there have been problems at a helium enrichment plant in Texas and the Amur plant in Russia. I have to agree that it's not smart to use this resource flippantly--especially when all too often the helium-filled balloons are released to pollute the environment and harm animals.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNourishing Food Compost Food ScrapsAs you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
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Kathryn Bruner 10/19/2022 6:08 AMMeal planning includes eating left overs to avoid waste! -
Andrew Kirchner 10/13/2022 2:41 PMTo anybody who wants to take the next step after completing an online energy audit, I had an in-person blower door test/ home energy audit done by Future Energy Dynamics. It was pretty neat, they had an infrared camera looking for air leaks and they were able to make specific recommendations for my house. Most importantly, they were able to recommend reputable contractors who understood the motivation to be energy efficient beyond just financial reasons. I have received many strange looks from contractors when I tell them the main reason I'm trying to be energy efficient is for environmental reasons. The audit itself is ~$500 but they put together a nice report and they are always happy to answer questions, they don't view it as a one-time service. -
Emma Skow 10/10/2022 1:31 PMI don't know how I feel about not getting points for things I already do instead of being able to add them as actions. Maybe I don't understand fully how I am supposed to be marking things... :(-
Nikki Bateman 10/13/2022 7:10 AMKudos to you for already living such a sustainable lifestyle!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Calculate My Carbon FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon impact? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon impact?
Emma Skow 10/10/2022 1:27 PMIt was very interesting to find out that our overall footprint is 44% better than similar households! I already focus on my environmental impact, but I'm glad that others are starting to do the same and I am continuing to learn better ways to reduce my carbon footprint!! -
Carol White 10/09/2022 12:00 PMJust looking around on the internet to find the best time to buy a new electric lawn mower and discovered there are actually electric snow blowers as well. I've seen the little ones that you can pick up with one hand and don't move much snow, but these are full size blowers. Maybe if I get into shape mowing next summer, I can manage to move the snow next winter. Something to work toward. -
Carol White 10/08/2022 11:12 AMI had an opportunity to buy a fountain pen the other day when I ordered next year's planner. I haven't used one for decades but I've always liked the way they write. The good news is that it isn't a disposable, but it has cartridge refills.
What does this have to do with an Ecochallenge? I did some digging and actually found refillable, non-cartridge fountain pens--didn't think they still made them. So I can have the best of both; a fountain pen and refilling that doesn't create more plastic waste. -
Andrew Kirchner 10/07/2022 7:36 AMI'm learning more than I anticipated -
Carol White 10/07/2022 6:48 AMSo did you see the story about United Airlines wanting to have electric planes by 2030? The plane will be nothing but batteries--there won't be any space for people or cargo. {:p