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Ben Harker

Bethel Goes Green!

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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    Ben Harker 4/25/2018 7:22 AM
    Last day! Take time to appreciate the beautiful world we live in. God speaks in our silence.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities
    How can you make your home more energy efficient?

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    Ben Harker 4/22/2018 2:50 PM
    Happy Earth Day! In our busy lives, don't become disconnected from nature.
  • 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?

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    Ben Harker 4/16/2018 2:33 PM
    Spring is coming! About time to start walking or biking places again.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials
    What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

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    Ben Harker 4/07/2018 3:26 PM
    We are called to be stewards of the Earth, not our "stuff".
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use
    As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?

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    Ben Harker 4/07/2018 3:16 PM
    All I can do is my part, and then encourage others to do theirs.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

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    Ben Harker 4/05/2018 7:02 AM
    Fix it or repurpose it instead of throwing it away!