Kimberly Pepple
4/22/2024 6:14 AM
I am having fun picking up construction related trash - my plan is to use some/most of the items I am picking up to make recycled art - I've found some pretty cool items!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
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Kimberly Pepple 4/22/2024 6:10 AMHappy Earth Day! Happy to report that Ron & I both received 25 bonus stars at Stabucks for being in the Top 10% in the country for using our own cups in the past year - YEAH US! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Kimberly Pepple 4/18/2024 12:38 PMI need to make a conscious effort to turn off the kitchen sink faucet when I am cleaning up the kitchen - I know I shouldn't leave it on for so long - only when I am using the water. -
Kimberly Pepple 4/18/2024 12:37 PM
As suggested....I am sharing my water usage footprint - LOL! -
Kimberly Pepple 4/18/2024 12:30 PM
Here are the results of my footprint calculation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Calculate My Carbon ImpactWhere in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?
Kimberly Pepple 4/18/2024 12:28 PMI was pretty happy with my footprint but know I should strive to do better. We generate more trash when we are in FL since we don't compost. Our vehicle usage in both locations is really good since we walk so many places. Also, the fact that I am vegetarian helps and we try to minimize the amount of electricity we use in our home.
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Kimberly Pepple 4/15/2024 8:43 AMToday I researched endangered and threatened species for the Jax Beach area and found the following on the list:
ENDANGERED
American Alligator
American Crocodile
Green Sea Turtle (we have on Jax Beach)
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle
Leatherback Sea Turtle (we have on Jax Beach)
Florida Panther
Manatee
THREATENED
Loggerhead Sea Turtle -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Kimberly Pepple 4/09/2024 6:05 AMI love spending time outside enjoying nature. Both the greenway/woods and the ocean/beach are very calming. So fortunate to be able to spend time in both locations.-
Maia Arsin 4/09/2024 6:15 AMAlways relaxing. Nature is a like a shower for my mind.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Darien Cropper 4/09/2024 4:41 AMOur household water footprint is 1,971 gallons/day. Our highest water usage comes from our vegetarian diet and from shopping. We could reduce this by trying to have more vegan meals and being more mindful of only buying items we needed. I was also surprised that pet food adds so much water usage to our footprint. -
Kimberly Pepple 4/05/2024 5:50 AMI took some time today to acquaint myself with North Carolina's native mammals and I am happy to say that I feel fortunate to be able to see many of them on a daily basis (bats, white-tailed deer, cottontail rabbits, raccoon and eastern gray squirrels). I am going to pay special attention to appreciate all the animals I encounter on my planned 6 mile run and walk on the greenway today - hoping maybe I will spot some of these animals!
Only 2 native state mammals are currently listed on the Federal/State Endangered Species List - the Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel and the Red Wolf.
