Zachariah Strife

PCC Eco Panthers

"Saving resources and nature for generations to come."

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Zachariah's actions

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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Community

Support Native Communities

I will use the resource links provided and spend 15 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

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Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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Zachariah Strife 8/28/2018 8:42 AM

Ecochallenge is going to kick off right after I finish moving this year, so my family will have a whole new house to update towards efficiency, and will have left a lot of upgrades behind for the people moving into the house we sold. It's an exciting time for all of us!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Fix Leaky Faucets

Fixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency?

Zachariah Strife 8/28/2018 8:40 AM

I plan to take this action a bit further by also replacing our faucets and showerheads with low-flow fixtures at the same time.

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Zachariah Strife 8/20/2018 10:53 AM

Today I am working on some preparatory tasks for PCC's 2018 Ecochallenge, amongst other things. While preparing for the challenge, I'm also thinking on how to best meet my own challenges. My biggest challenge this fall will be moving away from disposable plastics. I already use clothe grocery bags, but disposables are everywhere! What are some tricks you have learned for avoiding single-use plastic?

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Zachariah Strife 8/14/2018 7:24 AM

Even though I won't be present in person at PCC this Ecochallenge, nor leading a team, I'm still excited to be a part of PCC Eco Panthers. Here's to a successful challenge!

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