Michael Bent
10/10/2019 3:41 PM
mostly hydroelectric but some natural gas I believe
Michael Bent
POINTS TOTAL
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- 18 TOTAL
Michael's actions
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.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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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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Michael Bent 10/07/2019 9:04 PMcommunities may produce less waste if the waste could not be simply transported to distant landfills. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Michael Bent 10/07/2019 9:02 PMperhaps because we don't see where our trash goes nor faced with any hurdles for disposal. -
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