Claire Sclater

Community Team

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Participant Impact

up to

2.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
up to

10

minutes

spent learning

Claire's Actions

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

Completed
One-Time Action

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Feed

Reflection Question
Energy Heat and Cool Naturally

What are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?

Claire Sclater 4/25/2019 11:41 AM

I've started looking into solar panels for my house.

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Reflection Question
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Claire Sclater 4/25/2019 11:40 AM

We have a small raised garden bed in our backyard, but I struggle with herbs since I have no direct sunlight in my kitchen. I want to setup a spare room with my container herb garden to thrive in.

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Reflection Question
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?

Claire Sclater 4/25/2019 11:39 AM

I keep one bottle in my gym bag, one at my desk, and one in my car, so I always have a reuseable bottle on hand.

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Reflection Question
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Claire Sclater 4/25/2019 11:37 AM

I currently make my own chicken stock and can it, however, I'd like to expand into beef and seafood stock as well! I'd also like to try and can some apples and cherries for pie filling.

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