Dirk Kestner
4/25/2018 9:02 PM
In knowing that I'm keeping track of anything I'll throw out I've been sure to keep portions modest.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Choose Recycled PaperHow can you take your action a step further?
Tom Yost 4/25/2018 8:54 PMBuying post-consumer paper products is great but we also need to reduce the amount of paper we are using in the first place. Paperless bills and magazines, cloth napkins, and default PDF printing can help! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Tom Yost 4/25/2018 8:53 PMBamboo alternatives are available but sometimes difficult to find. I prefer using/bringing along reusable camping silverware and cups! -
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Tom Yost 4/25/2018 8:50 PMChanging a diet is always difficult but there are products out there that will help make the transition seamless. Packaging that makes identifying the products that don't contribute to deforestation are easily spotted. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Advocate for High-Speed RailWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.
Tom Yost 4/25/2018 8:48 PMThe northeast corridor is ready for highspeed rail! The cost of less efficient, slower forms of travel make driving a really popular option for the distances to travel. -
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!
Tom Yost 4/25/2018 8:43 PMI hadn't heard of biomass technology prior to Drawdown. Turning natural products (wood and wood waste, agricultural waste, and manure) into clean energy will definitely help us lessen our addition to fossil fuels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Tom Yost 4/25/2018 8:16 PMI'm hopeful that we will come to our senses soon when dealing with climate change. I'm confident that the earth knows how to deal with the changes we are imposing but humanity may not be here to see it rebound. -
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?
Tom Yost 4/25/2018 6:17 PMEngineering is a male dominated industry (women only make up 29% of the science and engineering workforce) so we need to push for more equal gender representation. In 2013, women earned 50.3% of the science and engineering bachelor's degrees. While enrollment of women in STEM programs is increasing, there is a large disparity between which fields of study women continue to pursue - over 50% in biological sciences but less than 20% in engineering.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
