Tess Weil

St. Kate's

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Tess's actions

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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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.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

Tess Weil 4/19/2021 8:53 AM

I plan on investing in a composting bin for my parents house.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Use Reusable Bottles

What are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?

Tess Weil 4/19/2021 8:51 AM

Drinking 1L of water a day is a good habit to form. I struggle with drinking enough water of a daily basis but a reusable water bottle keeps my water cold and refreshing which is enough incentive for me to reduce/minimize my consumption of bottled or canned drinks.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?

Tess Weil 4/19/2021 8:46 AM

I'm pretty sure that the my city's main source of water comes from either ground water or the Mississippi River.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Walk Instead

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?

Tess Weil 4/19/2021 8:45 AM

Living 2 blocks from campus, my job, and most of the decent coffee shops is a great incentive to not using my car for a 4 minute drive. Instead, I am much more likely to bike to campus, work, etc.

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