Natalie Davis
4/25/2018 4:49 AM
I will be installing new weather stripping around my exterior doors.
Natalie Davis
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 348 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
Natalie's actions
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Participant Feed
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Natalie Davis 4/25/2018 7:50 AMI absolutely love how excited my students are about impacting climate change in a positive way! -
Natalie Davis 4/25/2018 5:03 AMI wonder if anyone can tell me the best LED bulbs that emit natural feeling light? -
Natalie Davis 4/25/2018 5:03 AMI need to give kudos to Ms. Duffer for inspiring me and so many others to draw down my carbon footprint! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Natalie Davis 4/24/2018 8:36 AMIt seems that since the 1950s, lobbyists for the meat and dairy industry have been able to manipulate the public into believing that their products are essential for health. We need to educate folks in order to make this shift! -
Natalie Davis 4/23/2018 6:19 PMIt has been a tough week, but learning about how to minimize my carbon footprint is uplifting.-
Sarah Duffer 4/23/2018 6:27 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Natalie Davis 4/13/2018 9:14 AMI have investigated the possibilities of solar power, but until today I hadn't thought about the possibilities of tidal energy. The fact that tides are always moving makes this an amazing energy resource! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you feel that these facts apply to you? If so, how might you incorporate an electric bike into your lifestyle?
Natalie Davis 4/13/2018 8:53 AMYes, my daily commute is less than 3 miles. I could absolutely use an electric assist bike for my commute! It would be very beneficial because our area is very hilly... we live in the mountains. I do wish that the price point was lower to allow more access. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Natalie Davis 4/13/2018 8:51 AMBamboo alternatives are readily available in my community. I will make a conscious effort to buy only bamboo utensils instead of plastic! I will also investigate other alternatives as I need.