Scott Decker

Deloitte Green Dot

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Scott's actions

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Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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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.

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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.

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Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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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.

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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.

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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?
Scott Decker 4/12/2018 9:55 AM
Personal 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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Scott Decker 4/12/2018 9:51 AM
Refuse & reuse - we are trying to drastically reduce the number of plastic bags we collect by always carrying reusable tote bags when we go out.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

How 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 AM
Walking 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.

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- Nicola Knipe 4/12/2018 10:13 AM
  This 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 QUESTION
Materials

What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Scott Decker 4/12/2018 9:48 AM
Experiences. In particular traveling and spending more time in nature.

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