Vanessa S.

SustainableSCU

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Vanessa's actions

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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Electricity Generation

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

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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.

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Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Transport

Advocate For Greener Vehicles

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

Vanessa S. 4/23/2018 6:15 PM

“Anaerobic digestion is fascinating because it’s a relatively easy, natural way of turning a broad variety of complex waste into a simple fuel gas. Closing waste loops and recovering energy from waste presents a profound opportunity to simultaneously improve waste management and address climate change.” - David Babson

Developing infrastructure and technology for anaerobic digestion is especially interesting and compelling for its dual focus on waste management and energy generation. We need to adopt a mindset of closed-loop thinking and innovation!

Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/why-anaerobic-digestion-becoming-next-big-renewable-energy-source-180960992/

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Vanessa S. 4/23/2018 6:07 PM

Check out this <2 minute video about a micro wind turbine project for the adventurers out there! This portable turbine, which weighs only 2 pounds and folds down to the size of an umbrella, can recharge cell phones and other devices during hikes! https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/en-GB/2016/project/micro-wind-turbine/

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- Tsai wan yu 4/23/2018 6:14 PM
  
  真是個好主意，對於登山的人真的很方便
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Buy Bamboo

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

Vanessa S. 4/23/2018 5:59 PM

Thanks to Erin, I've learned that reusable bamboo utensils are a great alternative to plastic!

Other bamboo products I saw online include longboards, sunglasses, reusable straws, and tissue paper. I don't remember seeing bamboo products in local stores, but I will keep my eyes open for this alternative material when purchasing.

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Vanessa S. 4/23/2018 5:46 PM

After a childhood visit to the orangutan exhibit at the local zoo, I've been aware of palm oil's environmental impact through deforestation. However, I learned today that products containing or derived from palm oil are not always labeled clearly—see this list for 30+ different names for palm oil-based ingredients!

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