Tamar Milne
10/31/2023 6:00 PM
We have a great facility here on campus: the Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility! https://energy.ubc.ca/ubcs-utility-infrastructure/brdf/
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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 QUESTIONElectricityHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
Tamar Milne 10/31/2023 5:58 PMI was shocked to learn that my 3-person family probably contributes ~4.0 tons (TONS!) of carbon monthly! Phew, we have some work to do. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksMany 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?
Tamar Milne 10/30/2023 8:22 AMThe Seafood Watch app has been discontinued, but the website has guides that are very easy to use! I focused on reading about the "Avoid" species, and it saddened me to learn there are so many. I was relieved to see that when we buy seafood for consumption at home, we have pretty good choices and have been doing OK, but I will definitely check the website the next time I'm shopping for fish. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat actions will you take to green your job?
Tamar Milne 10/30/2023 8:09 AMI read the Job Function Action Guide for marketing, and I realized something I had never thought of before when I read, "Use climate-friendly imagery and characters in your advertising (e.g., bikes, mass transit, plant-based meals, etc.)": that marketing has a role to play in normalizing climate responsibility! I have been focused on EDI and representation in marketing communications, but this was the first time that I realized climate can be supported this way, too. Cool!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Lianne Stephen 10/20/2023 10:29 PMI feel that the choice of transportation is based on one's needs and also depends on situations. At times if the distance is more, it is best to drive to save on time. however when I go for a walk I am able interact with people, connect with community and experience nature. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
Lianne Stephen 10/11/2023 11:05 AM· Wash only full load of dishes in the dishwasher· Fixing leaks
· Install a WaterSense aerator on the kitchen faucet to reduce flow to less than 1 gallon per minute.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Lianne Stephen 10/06/2023 8:33 AMCompared with driving, flying, or riding conventional rail, it is the fastest way to travel between two points that are a few hundred miles apart and reduces carbon emissions up to 90 percent. Over time, its energy source is likely to get cleaner as renewables generate a greater share of electricity. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Tamar Milne 10/05/2023 10:57 PMIt's easier and easier to find better alternatives that taste every bit as good as what we used to use! Cost used to be a consideration, but now groceries are expensive, period, so the difference doesn't seem to be as great. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Shannon Sterling 10/05/2023 4:01 PMI find being in nature calming and energizing. I can feel tremendous stress and being in the forest helps centre and ground me.-
Tamar Milne 10/05/2023 11:03 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Lianne Stephen 10/05/2023 11:17 AMI find that making small gradual changes to my diet is easier rather than changing everything at once