MIcka Aguinaldo
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,603 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO416gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO72locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO54meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO460minutesspent learning
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UP TO581pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO30zero-waste mealsconsumed
MIcka's actions
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 120 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 120 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 100 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 20 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 100 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Women and Girls
Make School More Affordable
#6 Educating Girls
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
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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MIcka Aguinaldo 4/22/2019 3:04 AMHAPPY EARTH DAYYYY!!!!!!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Fund Family PlanningWhen family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
MIcka Aguinaldo 4/22/2019 3:00 AMits important because having the right plan for your family affects the economy. -
MIcka Aguinaldo 4/21/2019 7:10 AMHappy Easter Everyone!!!!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Explore Other Transport SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
MIcka Aguinaldo 4/21/2019 12:51 AMthe average carpooler can cut outas much as $600 each month on the cost of their commuting drive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?