Leslie Imhoof
"Team Imhoof continues to commit to reducing, re-using and recycling with a focus on deeper knowledge and action on sustainable energy. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO180minutesspent exercising
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UP TO3.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO42plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Leslie's actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 15 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
Do at Home
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Do at Home
Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
Do at Home
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
Health
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
Do at Home
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Energy
Action Solar
I have called several solar companies and organizations to learn more about solar energy and to investigate the cost of installing a solar system on our house.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Joyful Movement
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Do at Home
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 6 container(s) out of the landfill each day.
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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Leslie Imhoof 10/26/2020 7:46 AMThis past week, I have spent a great deal of time learning more about renewable energy and how to invest more in it. I have reached out to TIAA-CREF, eTrade and other sources to learn more about tracking companies who are public. -
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 9:22 AMToday I reached out to a local solar energy company to inquire about investing in home solar energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 9:19 AMI have talked to our local grocery store about ways to reduce packaging in a safe and healthy way including charging customers (like other states) for plastic bags. It's astounding how many people still don't take the time to simply bring a bag to the grocery store. That action alone would save millions of animals, clean our water and help create a healthier environment for all of us.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 9:11 AMI exercise in order to enjoy music. I play tennis frequently with my son (he's much better than me) simply to enjoy time in movement with him and to enjoy being outside. Playing tennis or running or walking outside clears my headspace, reminds me that we are designed for movement and also allows my creative problem-solving often to find the solution to problems once I'm done. -
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 8:58 AMI'm excited about the EcoChallenge, and was thrilled to see so many participants at SU! Thank you for the encouragement and the feeds you're all posting! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Support Native CommunitiesIndigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 8:56 AMBalance is important to sustainability because our ancestors are animals...we originate from humans and animals. And to not honor all types of our ancestors is ignorant and in-just. I'm proud of the (albeit) small percentage of indigenous heritage I still have in my family and have always enjoyed hearing and learning from the stories of how humans and our animals ancestors co-exist.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 8:50 AMI watched the videos provided through the EcoChallenge about the program Grid Alternatives in CA and am so proud that organizations like Touchstone Energy and Wells Fargo are supporting these efforts. Communities and investors are beginning to recognize that being environmentally conscious is just as well as a financially sound investment. I called Grid Alternatives to get more information. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 8:46 AMOur family has adjusted our thermostat to have it cooler in our house. We actually have a working, wood fireplace that we use almost daily during the colder months. It allows us to turn our heat down considerably and conserves energy because it heats the main area where we gather in the winter.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 8:40 AMWe have eliminated vegetable bags (refusing them at the store), refusing to use coffee filters, refusing straws...(why do we need them again?)....
Our family uses reusable bags, when needed beeswax paper, paper sandwich bags. We use silicone based bags and glass containers from IKEA for food storage.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar InitiativesEquitable access, environmental justice and creating employment opportunities are just a few advantages of low-income solar programs. Can you think of other benefits that could come from initiatives like this? Which advantages of low-income solar do you find the most compelling?
Leslie Imhoof 10/12/2020 8:35 AMThis past week I researched and invested some of my retirement dollars in a social-justice mutual fund that includes solar and wind energy.