Thomas Baxter

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Thomas's actions

Electricity

Calculate My Carbon Footprint

All Drawdown Solutions

I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Meat Free Days

I will have at least 1 meat free day a week.

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Industry

Recycle Everything I Can

Recycling

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Thomas Baxter 3/31/2021 2:20 PM
This was honestly doing the bare minimum, recently moved and didn't even have a recycling and so I'd put recyclables in the bin just to aid mess. But Ordered another bin so that I can be green + clean.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

What stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?
Thomas Baxter 3/31/2021 2:19 PM
This was honestly not quite as bad as I thought. However I do live in a badly insulated apartment and I fear that my heating usage especially will skyrocket post summer! Doing this also reinforced my fears of just how bad a meat diet is, some good motivation for meat free days!

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