Ken Koellner
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Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
No Chemical Gardening and Landscaping
Traditional gardening and Landscaping is harmful to the environment because of excessive fertilizer use, herbicide and pesticide use.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Utilitize Non-Fuel Powered Yard Care Equipment
Fuel-powered lawn equipment does not have the pollution controls of motor vehicles and emits an order of magnitude more pollutants. Utilizing electric equipment eliminates this source or air polution.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species. I will spend 015 minutes each day learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 60 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Ken Koellner 3/24/2024 9:09 AMMy electric yard equipment.
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Ken Koellner 3/24/2024 9:04 AMInstalling my native plant garden in May 2020....
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Ken Koellner 3/24/2024 9:04 AMThe rainball under the deck fed from a downspout.