Anja Kuehnis
4/25/2018 8:57 AM
Have plants in the garden that can stand the drought so that they don't need to be watered as often, turn the water off when brushing teeth or shampooing in the shower
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Fix Leaky FaucetsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Anja Kuehnis 4/25/2018 8:56 AMVegetable bags, instead I could use a mesh bag that I can bring with me multiple times and wash in between -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Anja Kuehnis 4/25/2018 8:56 AMOver fertilizing damages a lot of the local water systems, I can buy food from sustainable places, small farmers and also support environmentally conscious companies -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Anja Kuehnis 4/25/2018 8:53 AMit wasn't that hard because I have paid attention to it before so it wasn't really that big of a change -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these advantages inspire you the most?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Anja Kuehnis 4/25/2018 8:51 AMI won't need as much energy which is causing pollution so it makes my footprint smaller, it also saves money in the long run which I can use to buy food or products that are environmentally friendly but more expensive -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Anja Kuehnis 4/25/2018 8:49 AMI wouldn't have to adjust the thermotat manually when the weather outside changes but the thermostat itself would set the temperature according to my preferences. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Blake Phillips 4/19/2018 8:26 AMI went to new seasons and got an Impossible Burger. Its a meatless burger that still has a juice inside the meat.