Harry Schneider
4/22/2022 7:23 AM
Probably drive less and when I do drive be conservative with how I drive and where I go
Harry Schneider
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Harry's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Education & Livelihood
Thank Educators
SDG #4 Education
I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 5 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your CommunityWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
Harry Schneider 4/20/2022 8:13 AMThe northern region of Wisconsin I feel I am the most excited because it is one of the more bountiful parts of Wisconsin -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Find out where your energy comes fromWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Harry Schneider 4/20/2022 8:12 AMthe majority of our energy comes from natural gas and wind turbines and a small percentage of it comes from solar panels the renewable sources include wind turbines and solar panels -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Thank EducatorsHow did you thank the educators in your life? If you are an educator, what was the most creative or fun way you have been thanked?
Harry Schneider 4/20/2022 8:07 AMI thanked them with a creative letter that had multiple cool pictures and was very wellthought -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Harry Schneider 4/18/2022 7:38 AMThe thing that supprised me about my energy audit is that we are not using as much energy as I had thought -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Safe Disposal of Medications and Household ChemicalsDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
Harry Schneider 4/18/2022 7:36 AMto go to the nearest dump off for products is very simple and its basically free dumping which is nice cause you don't have to pay for it and some places pay you to dump off old unsafe products -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Harry Schneider 4/18/2022 7:28 AMI think for the amount of time that we spend on screens inside we are losing touch with the outside world. To much screen time can lead to a lot of things such as obesity and sleep loss -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster RisksWhat are the climate and disaster risks in your region?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Reduce Single-Use PlasticsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Harry Schneider 4/07/2022 9:53 AMSomething that I use regularly is plastic bottles and those are very common for me to use one way I could reduce the number of plastic bottles I use is to bring a water bottle and save on plastic and also that would save me money. something I have been substituting is my plastic bags because I usually would pack my lunch in separate bags and now I just do it in one big bag to reduce my usage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Harry Schneider 4/05/2022 7:38 AMRecently I just moved into a new house so there is alt of new land and places to explore I can spend more time exploring will help me enhance my sense of place because I will know where I am at.