Carla Elberson
4/24/2024 9:29 AM
My water footprint was actually excellent. I will keep trying to turn off the water when brushing my teeth and when washing dishes by hand.
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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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-FreeWhere did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?
Carla Elberson 4/23/2024 6:11 AMI’m vacationing in Va and am horrified at all the single use plastic that I see. I’m used to NJ’s bag and straw law. It’s upsetting! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Carla Elberson 4/08/2024 2:21 PMI am using a reusable water bottle. For storage I use multi use plastic and glass containers. The plastic are at least 8 years old. As they wear out I will use more glass. I use plant based storage bags. -
Lynne Brick 4/06/2024 1:24 PMI watched a podcast from Rutgers on native plants.-
Cameron Maddox 4/06/2024 1:32 PMSounds like a good one, will have to check it out.
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Ray Elberson 4/06/2024 4:24 AMThis really does help you focus on things you should already be focusing on. -
Ray Elberson 4/06/2024 4:20 AMI’m playing catch up. I’ve been willfully lazy. Carla is changing that! -
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?
Ray Elberson 4/06/2024 4:18 AMProbably food consumption. We have 99%eliminated beef. We continue to try to reduce the consumption of most meats. -
Ray Elberson 4/06/2024 4:16 AMWe keeping trying to reduce our carbon footprint. Solar panels. EV. Battery powered garden tool x8, heat pump for home, heat pump clothes dryer, electric instead of propane grill, all LED bulbs, timers for lights, -
Ray Elberson 4/06/2024 4:08 AMParticipating bring to the forefront things we seldom think intentionally about -
Ray Elberson 4/06/2024 4:03 AMI’m off to a slow start. Mt fault.