Dorelle Ackermann

Colorado Proud

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Dorelle's actions

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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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.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 060 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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Participant Feed

Dorelle Ackermann 4/10/2018 12:59 PM
I need more opportunities so I need to navigate this site more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

Reducing (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?
Dorelle Ackermann 4/07/2018 2:56 PM
I test drove the only hybrid minivan on the market.... Chrysler Pacifica. I was impressed with the quiet but the salesman did not seem to take me seriously so I have a lot of unanswered questions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

An 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?
Dorelle Ackermann 4/07/2018 2:55 PM
I actually took leftovers from a vacation in Colorado, froze it, put it in my suitcase, saved it and brought it on my next trip. I ate it tonight. Sure tasted good. This week I'm being very efficient but I do have that travel carbon footprint to take care of.

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- Laurie Nakauchi 4/07/2018 5:30 PM
  Great idea! I would not have thought of freezing leftovers while traveling. I'll do that on my next trip.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Dorelle Ackermann 4/07/2018 2:52 PM
sky scrappers in downtown Chicago

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