Scott Decker
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Scott's actions
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
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
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Participant Feed
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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?
Scott Decker 4/12/2018 9:55 AMPersonal costs - it just makes sense to reduce operating costs of a vehicle, especially considering how rapidly gasoline prices can change as they have in the past. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Scott Decker 4/12/2018 9:51 AMRefuse & reuse - we are trying to drastically reduce the number of plastic bags we collect by always carrying reusable tote bags when we go out. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Scott Decker 4/12/2018 9:50 AMWalking increases the chance of interacting with others in the local community. I live in a small town and there is a high likelihood I will see a familiar face if I walk on my errands through the downtown area.-
Nicola Knipe 4/12/2018 10:13 AMThis is so true! Isn't walking exactly what our bodies are designed to do? Our bodies and brains benefit from walking; thank you for pointing out that it benefits our communities too!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Scott Decker 4/12/2018 9:48 AMExperiences. In particular traveling and spending more time in nature.