Andrew Kirchner
10/07/2022 6:47 AM
I am taking shorter showers and I plan to build a rain barrel
Andrew Kirchner
"I intend to reduce my personal environmental impact and use my position to advocate for systemic changes to lessen the environmental impact of my community."
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO66gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO15pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO0.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Andrew's actions
Cultivating Communities
Join A Neighborhood Group
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
Cultivating Communities
Volunteer During My Local Election
I will contact my local election office to volunteer during the upcoming election.
Cultivating Communities
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for minute(s) and collect items of litter.
Balancing Consumption
Personal Waste Audit
Each day, I will collect, track, or take a picture of all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to know how much I send to the landfill.
Balancing Consumption
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Balancing Consumption
Research Impact Investing
I will spend 60 minutes learning about impact investing and/or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
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
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
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Regenerating Nature
Take Shorter Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
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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Andrew Kirchner 10/13/2022 2:41 PMTo anybody who wants to take the next step after completing an online energy audit, I had an in-person blower door test/ home energy audit done by Future Energy Dynamics. It was pretty neat, they had an infrared camera looking for air leaks and they were able to make specific recommendations for my house. Most importantly, they were able to recommend reputable contractors who understood the motivation to be energy efficient beyond just financial reasons. I have received many strange looks from contractors when I tell them the main reason I'm trying to be energy efficient is for environmental reasons. The audit itself is ~$500 but they put together a nice report and they are always happy to answer questions, they don't view it as a one-time service. -
Andrew Kirchner 10/07/2022 7:36 AMI'm learning more than I anticipated -
REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Calculate My Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
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Andrew Kirchner 10/04/2022 9:24 AMI joined to help my organization, I already do many of the things listed, but it takes collective action to make a difference. The more we can spread the message the better.