Dirk Kestner
4/25/2018 9:02 PM
In knowing that I'm keeping track of anything I'll throw out I've been sure to keep portions modest.
Dirk Kestner
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Dirk's actions
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Participant Feed
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Support Companies Leading in Green EnergyEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. What are some companies you know of that invest in green energy, and how can you support them?
Dirk Kestner 4/17/2018 7:47 PMMany news outlets today discussed that all of Apple's offices, stores and datacenters run on clean energy. Now onto looking at the impacts of materials and the energy it takes to make them. Also Patagonia purchases a large % of green power. -
Dirk Kestner 4/10/2018 9:07 PMToday I was thrilled to learn a lot more about a new material - Kebony - which is an alternative to tropical hardwoods like ipe. It comes from FSC wood and is just as durable.
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Lacy Cagle 4/11/2018 10:06 AMThat's cool! I'll have to look up Kebony. I've never heard of it.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Choose Better Wood ProductsBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Dirk Kestner 4/10/2018 9:05 PMHabitat :), if only I could always live in the forest. Timber, provided it is sourced sustainably, and clean air and water. Also the intangible benefits recreation and peace. -
Dirk Kestner 4/06/2018 3:43 PMLess activities today, but so far no food waste -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Plan to InsulateHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
Dirk Kestner 4/05/2018 7:31 AMFind the leaks :) and also insulate. It is amazing how many of the original houses in Austin were poorly (or not) insulated. Also be sure to insulate the the rim joist / truss depth!
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Dirk Kestner 4/05/2018 7:24 AMSlow to get going yesterday but thanks to Tom for getting this going!
