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April 1 - April 30, 2021
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Shane Phipps

Sustainability Affinity Group

"Driving toward good stewardship"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,405 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    450
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    125
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    301
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    6.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted

Shane's actions

Land Sinks

Plant Trees

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Advocate for Wetland Protection

Coastal Wetland Protection

I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Buildings

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Advocate for Forest Protection

Forest Protection

I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws, as well as the rights of local people to protect and restore the land in their communities.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Purchase a Carbon Offset

Efficient Aviation

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Express My Support For Walkable Cities

Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Bee Downtown

Zero waste for pollinators

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Seafood Sustainability

How our food choice impacts the environment"- This would be under the

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

"Blue Mind: How proximity to water can improve performance, calm, anxiety, and professional success"

We will also speak about waste reduction, climate change, and how associates can reduce their environmental impact

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Choose Recycled Paper

Recycled Paper

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Upgrade My Windows

Insulation

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Farm Irrigation Efficiency

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Plant a pollinator garden

Dedicate 400sq. ft. of my backyard to native wildflowers and plantings to feed bees, butterflies, birds, etc.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Steel Roof Replacement

We purchased the installation of a steel roof for our house. This has the advantage of not using oil in the materials, having a recyclable product, and lasting more than twice as long as the standard asphalt shingle. We will reduce our utilities as a green savings.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Advocate for Wetland Protection
    Why is it important to protect wetlands?

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    Shane Phipps 4/29/2021 6:49 AM
    These are sinks that reduce flooding, improve water quality, and support habitat.  My kids' Scout Troop will do service projects removing invasive plant species and repairing the duck nests.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Shane Phipps 4/29/2021 6:43 AM
    A large behavioral change from the literal ground up.  Lawns and landscaping should change in favor of native plantings with rain barrels.  We are making progress with a credit going to residents on replacing 5gl toilets for 1-1.6gl versions.

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    Shane Phipps 4/28/2021 8:19 AM
    We're close to the end.  Please what else can be done and close your current actions.  Thanks
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about Biochar
    Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

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    Shane Phipps 4/28/2021 8:18 AM
    Yes as it can provide renewable clean energy.  It doesn't exist alone though.  Doing it properly requires clean inputs so there needs to be hazardous cleanup in some situations.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Shane Phipps 4/26/2021 8:54 PM
    This helps reduce food waste by giving a better idea of the potential spoiling.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
    What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

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    Shane Phipps 4/26/2021 7:10 AM
    You can't have sustainable without resilience.  This would lead to higher costs up front and of course waste.  The question is what can be done with the waste.

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    Shane Phipps 4/24/2021 2:00 PM
    Please complete your open actions.  We have six days left!

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    Shane Phipps 4/23/2021 2:10 PM
    We go into the last week of the contest.  Please get your updates in so we can finish strong.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Purchase a Carbon Offset
    A round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?

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    Shane Phipps 4/23/2021 2:09 PM
    The COVID pandemic changed how we interact.  Virtual meetings will be a greater part of our future.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Accelerating Solutions Advocate for Forest Protection
    Higher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?

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    Shane Phipps 4/21/2021 7:09 AM
    We moved to 100% renewable electricity.  This puts the source of our power into my home state as opposed to coal states in other parts of the country