Anna Butler
4/30/2024 2:33 PM
- Improved soil health
- Increased biodiversity
- Increased crop yields
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Regenerative Agriculture and MeWhat did you learn about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture? How can you support healthy farming practices for people and the planet?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 2:32 PMmy hobbies include hiking & camping and these are most readily available to me in wooded areas. -
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?
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 2:32 PMI am intending to be mindful of shower time. It is crazy how quickly running the water drives up emissions-
Lisa Dowland 4/30/2024 3:31 PMI worked in the Middle East for a long time, and most of the military bases had restricted water sources. We were given 2-3 minutes of water time, which we called, "battle showers". Turn the water on, off, lather, rinse. There is no way I do this today, but I'm definitely faster than before. :-D
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Online Energy AuditWhere did you do an energy audit (work, home, school, other) and what did you learn?
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 2:30 PMi utilize a great deal of energy while working (whatever location that may be). I am charging devices, running utilities (including large appliances, if WFH), often using music or tv for background entertainment.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Choose Renewable EnergyIf you are already signed up for your utility's renewable option, what other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage? If your company doesn't offer a renewable option, were they open to your request of this in the future?
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 2:28 PMI am making more of an effort to utilize natural light and resources. Also, i learned bout "peak" utility hours and how cost efficient it can be to not utilize energy during these times -
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Biodiversity + Wildlife Endangered SpeciesWhat endangered species did you learn about and what did you learn?
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 2:26 PMAsian elephants Maintain friendships over time. I knew they had good memories, but it is so sweet to me that they know there buddies immediately upon reuniting<3 -
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Biodiversity + Wildlife Invest in NatureWhat did you learn about how investing can support the environment and create a more sustainable world?
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 2:24 PMinvesting in renewable energy sources and energy-efficient systems, we can reduce our reliance and likely use healthier alternatives -
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 9:58 AMteam lunch on the patio at the office today(: -
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 8:40 AMmorning walk instead of the gym(: go movement! -
Anna Butler 4/30/2024 8:37 AMlast day of earth month!! came so quick!