Kyle Garske
"Striving to improve the built environment to reduce the impact on the natural environment."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 2,054 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO351gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO44meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO380milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO380milestraveled by bus
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,539pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO9.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Kyle's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 19 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.17 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Action Track: Social Justice
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.
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 QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Kyle Garske 4/24/2019 7:47 AMBy improving the building envelope you're able to use more natural ventilation to temper your home which also increases fresh air and overall better air quality without the need of an HVAC system! -
Kyle Garske 4/24/2019 7:43 AMIf you could add an action to this challenge, what would you add? -
Kyle Garske 4/24/2019 7:43 AMWhat was everyone's round robin discussion so far? -
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?
Kyle Garske 4/24/2019 7:43 AMI really enjoy the idea of one day being able to go off-grid and trying to offset car electricity with a solar power battery system. -
Kyle Garske 4/24/2019 7:36 AMHad a blast learning so much during this challenge! -
Kyle Garske 4/23/2019 7:36 AMReady for another great round robin today! -
Kyle Garske 4/22/2019 7:14 AMT-3 Days! Let's save the earth! -
Kyle Garske 4/21/2019 12:21 PMComing up on the last few days! -
Kyle Garske 4/20/2019 10:21 AMLast weekend before the challenge ends! -
Kyle Garske 4/18/2019 7:14 AMBeautiful day to help the world!