Vanessa S.

SustainableSCU

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Vanessa's actions

Transport

Advocate For Greener Vehicles

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Electricity Generation

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

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

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

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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Participant Feed

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?
Vanessa S. 4/23/2018 6:15 PM
“Anaerobic digestion is fascinating because it’s a relatively easy, natural way of turning a broad variety of complex waste into a simple fuel gas. Closing waste loops and recovering energy from waste presents a profound opportunity to simultaneously improve waste management and address climate change.” - David Babson

Developing infrastructure and technology for anaerobic digestion is especially interesting and compelling for its dual focus on waste management and energy generation. We need to adopt a mindset of closed-loop thinking and innovation!

Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/why-anaerobic-digestion-becoming-next-big-renewable-energy-source-180960992/

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Vanessa S. 4/23/2018 6:07 PM
Check out this <2 minute video about a micro wind turbine project for the adventurers out there! This portable turbine, which weighs only 2 pounds and folds down to the size of an umbrella, can recharge cell phones and other devices during hikes! https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/en-GB/2016/project/micro-wind-turbine/

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- Tsai wan yu 4/23/2018 6:14 PM
  真是個好主意，對於登山的人真的很方便
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Vanessa S. 4/23/2018 5:59 PM
Thanks to Erin, I've learned that reusable bamboo utensils are a great alternative to plastic!

Other bamboo products I saw online include longboards, sunglasses, reusable straws, and tissue paper. I don't remember seeing bamboo products in local stores, but I will keep my eyes open for this alternative material when purchasing.

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Vanessa S. 4/23/2018 5:46 PM
After a childhood visit to the orangutan exhibit at the local zoo, I've been aware of palm oil's environmental impact through deforestation. However, I learned today that products containing or derived from palm oil are not always labeled clearly—see this list for 30+ different names for palm oil-based ingredients!

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