Thomas Minton
4/24/2018 9:12 AM
I could reuse things like gatorade bottles as water bottles so that I don't create more trash than I already do.
Thomas Minton
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 165 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO61minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO4.0pounds of CO2have been saved
Thomas's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 31 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Thomas Minton 4/24/2018 9:08 AMDuring the week I drive to school, and lacrosse practice. The past two days I have carpooled with someone else to both of those things. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Thomas Minton 4/23/2018 6:37 AMNo I have never heard of Biomass technology. I learned that biomass energy can be a source of power for a whole country like Costa Rica. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Thomas Minton 4/19/2018 10:09 AM- I had not heard about silvopasture before now. I think the biggest advantage of silvopasture is the natural shade and shelter that the trees provide for the livestock.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Thomas Minton 4/19/2018 9:47 AMI won't look at them and immediately assume that they are spoiled if the expiration date has passed. That way I will not waste as much food.