Murray McNeil

"To participate in learning, teaching and acting for the preservation of planet earth and beyond. "

participant impact

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

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

#5 Tropical Forests

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

#38 Forest Protection

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

#52 Coastal Wetlands

I will volunteer 5 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

#35 Bamboo

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Murray McNeil 4/18/2018 3:09 PM
The rainforests may reside in bordered areas called countries with different names and sovereignties, they really belong to all of us as our native resources belong to all of the earth's inhabitants. The sooner we learn this and help to protect, preserve and nurture each other's natural treasures the faster our planet will regain it's health and giver all inhabitants today and future a safe and lovely place to live.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Murray McNeil 4/10/2018 9:53 AM
The lists are so long that it might do well to pick a few of the products one uses the most and start there with both finding alternatives and contacting the manufacturers to provide feedback of your concerns. They really do listen as sales depend on customer satisfaction.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Murray McNeil 4/10/2018 9:51 AM
Using byproducts of everyday living to recycle back into the production of like or unlike products services and needs. Real waste needs to be manageable without affecting the environment of one's own or another's habitat.

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