Liz Sinclair
4/25/2018 8:16 AM
I strive to dispose of materials by recycling or reusing and minimize the waste I add to the environment.
Liz Sinclair
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Liz's actions
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 2 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Wave and Tidal EnergyWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Liz Sinclair 4/25/2018 8:07 AMIt was interesting to learn about the durability of equipment being a factor. I already knew this was a method of energy generation but the more specific information about the different types was interesting. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Liz Sinclair 4/25/2018 8:04 AMYes, I learned about biomass in high school science class. It was interesting to learn more about the specific technical aspects of biomass. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Liz Sinclair 4/25/2018 7:55 AMI don't think I will view them differently, they are pretty much what I thought they were. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Liz Sinclair 4/25/2018 7:52 AMI had not heard of silvopasture before. The reduction in methane production sounds like a great solution.