Michelle Kotsagrelos
10/25/2022 7:09 AM
How much my attic insulation had degraded over time.
Michelle Kotsagrelos
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,225 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO43donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO152milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO135minutesspent learning
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UP TO345minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO10poundswaste avoided
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UP TO828pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Michelle's actions
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.
Enacting Equity
Learn About Accessible & Equitable Voter Registration
I will spend 10 minutes learning about voter access and equity. And if applicable, I will register to vote, ask someone I trust to help me register, or help others register.
Balancing Consumption
Research Impact Investing
I will spend 10 minutes learning about impact investing and/or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Balancing Consumption
What is Sustainable Fashion?
I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and adopt at least one sustainable fashion practice.
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 2 hour(s) for a nature-based event or another opportunity to support my community.
Balancing Consumption
Repair a Broken Item
I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.
Cultivating Communities
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. digital/virtual attendance, vacation without air travel).
Cultivating Communities
Join A Neighborhood Group
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
Balancing Consumption
Needs Vs. Wants
Each day, I will practice a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Balancing Consumption
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Balancing Consumption
Know My Waste & Recycling Services
I will spend 5 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.
Cultivating Communities
Use Muscle Power & Alternative Ways to Travel
Each day when I don't need to travel by car, I will use muscle-powered transportation and other alternative forms (e.g., walking, biking, car share, public transit, etc.).
Cultivating Communities
Drive Less
Each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Cultivating Communities
Pull Together Items to Donate
Each day, I will find one or more items I can donate to a local thrift or resale shop.
Cultivating Communities
Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
Enacting Equity
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 2 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Complete an Energy AuditWhat most interested you, or surprised you about your energy audit?
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Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/25/2022 6:55 AMONE MORE DAY! ONE DAY MORE! -
Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/21/2022 8:20 AMFIVE MORE DAYS TO GO! WE CAN DO THIS!! HABITS HAVE BEEN FORMED!!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnacting Equity Learn About Accessible & Equitable Voter RegistrationWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/21/2022 8:17 AMIt is a right that should be taken seriously - not everyone can. It is a way for your voice to be heard on topics that are important to you. Write to your Senator or Congressman on how you feel they should vote on topics important to you. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption What is Sustainable Fashion?How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/21/2022 8:13 AMHand me downs for kids, repair clothes that can be, make your own clothes-
Mary Hanks 10/23/2022 2:49 PMI also like to get together with friends and trade clothes back and forth. That way I know the items I don't use anymore won't go directly to the landfill.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/21/2022 8:12 AMPay attention on what companies your investment portfolio is in. Make sure they align with your beliefs and values. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Volunteer in My CommunityWhat event did you volunteer for and what was the experience like for you?
Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/18/2022 8:10 AMA park clean up. It was rewarding picking up trash and beautifying the park. -
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?
Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/18/2022 8:09 AMInstalling better faucets and toilets. Taking shorter showers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Repair a Broken ItemWhat did you fix and how did it go? Share a few pics if you can!
Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/17/2022 11:31 AMA microwave. Actually, I had my friend repair it. It was not turining. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Join A Neighborhood GroupHow can your community support inclusive decision making?
Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/13/2022 6:21 AMEducate the public on the decision-making process. You cannot please everyone, but decisions need to be made for the common good. And ask for input.