"I will spend 2 hours per week doing something about climate change but only if 20 other people will do the same."
— Ben Harden (contact)
Deadline to sign up by: 31st January 2009
21 people signed up (1 over target)
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I coach an after school First Lego League Robotics program (4th thru 8th grade) where the students conduct research as well as build robots from lego to solve theme related challenges. Last years theme was energy choices and this years theme was Climate Connections- about 2 hours per week on average.
At home we've converted all lights to CFLs, use the natural airflow designed into our 1930s (lots of TLC needed) vintage house to limit the use of A/C and heating, replaced the washer/dryer/dish-washer with high efficiency (front loader) units & only run them when full at night. We have a large bush on the West that completely shields the house from the hot Western sun here in So. Cal reducing A/C needs considerably. This year we will replace the electrical and water systems (Instant-on hot water) so we can insulate better without risk of fire from the current antique wiring and water damage from the pipes. Next year will be Xeriscaping the yard and solar panels on the roof (already has a temperature controlled exhaust vent for summer use).
Does any of this count?
I have also installed a bucket in my kitchen for composting green waste as my council does not provide that recycling option.
Probably not two hours, but it is a start.
Unlike Garsin, I have not stopped farting.
At work I spent some time ordering packaging materials.I found biodegradable bubble wrap though I'm not sure about the science. I read somewhere that it possibly just breaks down into smaller pieces of plastic which may be even more harmful - perhaps someone can help? Also ordered starch based packing peanuts and paper shipping tape (usually used for picture framing)