Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental)
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 556 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO4.0neighborsmet
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO17plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO525minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO113pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO16disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO122milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO140minutesspent learning
Garrett's actions
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.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (school, work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental) 3/17/2022 8:03 AMYes, my friend and I already do this to get to our friends house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental) 3/17/2022 8:02 AMIt can give you a much needed break from your daily life and relieve some stress. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental) 3/15/2022 8:42 AMYou feel like the food is safer and better. It could also be cheaper. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Host A Watch PartyWhat did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?
Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental) 3/15/2022 8:37 AMI learned that SeaWorld is evil. It makes me pretty angry that we let stuff like this go on. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental) 3/15/2022 8:37 AMIt provides me with energy has I am always hydrated. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental) 3/15/2022 8:36 AMIt isn't hard. I already do it. Just wash the cup lazy bones. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Drive LessHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental) 3/15/2022 8:36 AMI don't like to take public transportation now. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Garrett LaClair (Slaysman Environmental) 3/15/2022 8:35 AMHe is definitely right, we should always celebrate the universe.