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October 1 - October 31, 2023
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Maris Sattely

The Hartford

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 766 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    55
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    330
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    spent learning

Maris's actions

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Plan to Insulate

Insulation

I will spend 30 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Zero-Waste Cooking

Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Cook With Seaweed

Seaweed Farming

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Install A Toilet Tank Bank

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 2

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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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    Maris Sattely 10/31/2023 5:33 AM
    Once again, this was an incredible journey with a lot learned!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
    What recipe did you make and how did it turn out? Will you cook with seaweed again?

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    Maris Sattely 10/31/2023 5:32 AM
    I made something very easy! seaweed chips! They were really delicious. I would like to try using seaweed in my salads next.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?

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    Maris Sattely 10/25/2023 5:40 AM
    I had no idea about these micro turbines in residential areas. I think that one could potentially be placed in the center of town, but there are not a lot of open spaces in this area.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
    Many 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?

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    Maris Sattely 10/23/2023 5:52 AM
    I like salmon and now try to find the sustainably sourced salmon when I shop

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?

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    Maris Sattely 10/23/2023 5:51 AM
    although the initial cost can be high, wave and tidal energy is sustainable, low cost and available.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings
    What are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?

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    Maris Sattely 10/19/2023 5:51 AM
    Savings on heating and cooling bills. Check out the tax rebates for many insulation projects for the 2023 year!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?

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    Maris Sattely 10/16/2023 6:47 AM
    I love to cook with all parts of both broccoli and cauliflower. I just chopped the entire piece up and saute!

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    Maris Sattely 10/16/2023 6:45 AM
    After learning about sustainable seafood, I went to the store to see where all the different salmon choices come from. It was definitely an eye opener!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Maris Sattely 10/16/2023 6:42 AM
    another solution which is cost free is to put a rock in the toilet tank!


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    Maris Sattely 9/28/2023 5:50 AM
    I am very excited to start the ecochallenge this year!!!