Daniel Dabney
11/30/2023 12:18 PM
Electricty is created through solar, wind, and fossil fuels. The house I live in currently has solar. This solar energy is enough to power our lights and thats it.
Daniel Dabney
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 131 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO3plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Daniel's actions
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Advocate for Green Spaces
I will call or write 1 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 20 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Daniel Dabney 11/28/2023 1:04 PMLiving with housemates in a home in Marina, unfortunatly it gets very cold during the winter time. Although this is the case we refuse to run the heater, it is extreamly expensive to warm our home due to its poor insalation. To reduce our energy usage we use space heaters which use a significant less amout of energy. Not only that we make sure to wear warm clothes and have blankets all over the house to use when we are cold. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Daniel Dabney 11/28/2023 12:57 PMLiving in Merced Ca the majority of my life, I am very familary with using the sun as a way to warm/cool our home. During the summer time it can get up to 100+ degrees. Yet, it is easy to keep your house cool without running the ac or heater simply by opening and closing your windows at the right time. Its coolest in the morning so its important to get as much air flow into your home. When it starts to warm, its important to close up your house and try to block as much sun from entering your windows. Not only that painting your home a cooler color will reflect the rays of the sun.