Michael Brown
"To live a healthier life and leave the world a healthier place."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,156 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO570gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO618minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,402minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,913minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO11poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Michael's actions
Balancing Consumption
Know My Waste & Recycling Services
I will spend 20 minutes finding out how to recycle in my region, where landfills and/or waste sites are situated in my region, and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Balancing Consumption
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Nourishing Food
What is My Food Supply Chain?
I will spend 20 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.
Nourishing Food
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.
Nourishing Food
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will spend 20 minutes learning about palm oil, coffee, cocoa, and other products known to contribute to deforestation, and replace or remove them.
Regenerating Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.
Regenerating Nature
Complete an Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.
Regenerating Nature
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Regenerating Nature
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 1 hour(s) for a nature-based event or another opportunity to support my community.
Regenerating Nature
Advocate for Forest Protection
I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests, improves their ability to sequester carbon, and supports biodiversity.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 1 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.
Enacting Equity
Research Indigenous & First Nations Communities
I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous or first nation communities in my regions impacted by colonization, and what I can do to be supportive.
Cultivating Communities
Volunteer During My Local Election
I will contact my local election office to volunteer during the upcoming election.
Balancing Consumption
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Balancing Consumption
Track My Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.
Nourishing Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Nourishing Food
Donate Food
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Nourishing Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.
Regenerating Nature
Explore My Area
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, which might include a park, water body, trail, etc.
Regenerating Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.
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