Charles Cowell
4/17/2022 2:27 PM
Making your home more energy efficient lowers the cost of your heating and cooling bills. Also it saves energy it is better for the environment.
Charles Cowell
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Participant Impact
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up to30minutesspent learning
Charles's Actions
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Electricity
Encourage my company and/or organization to measure and manage their carbon footprint
Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.
Land Sinks
Choose Better Wood Products
Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Electricity
Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their household
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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Reflection QuestionBuildings Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
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Reflection QuestionLand Sinks Choose Better Wood ProductsBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Charles Cowell 2/28/2022 12:35 PMWood and paper for my personal use and a variety of food products. -
Reflection QuestionElectricity Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their householdWhat kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?
Charles Cowell 2/11/2022 4:26 PMWe had very intriguing and fulfilling discussions about our carbon footprint. -
Reflection QuestionCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?