too much at once can be overwhelming and sometimes to much to handle
Michael Schuey
"There is no "I" in Team "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,156 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO45conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO100milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO100milestraveled by bus
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
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UP TO419pounds of CO2have been saved
Michael's actions
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 25 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 17.49 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
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).
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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.
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.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
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
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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.
Electricity Generation
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will research and tell 3 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Electricity Generation
Rooftop Solar Consultation
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
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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Michael Schuey 4/21/2019 10:33 AM-
Lielle Berman 4/22/2019 1:34 PMSuch a beautiful place to celebrate Earth Day!
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Michael Schuey 4/21/2019 10:33 AMWalking another 5 miles today in the Florida sun -
Michael Schuey 4/18/2019 8:04 PMI enjoyed a 10 mile walk today -
Michael Schuey 4/13/2019 1:12 PMGo for a walk today
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social Justice Support Indigenous Peoples' Land ManagementIndigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
Michael Schuey 4/11/2019 4:26 AMa balance is always important in anything you do
too much at once can be overwhelming and sometimes to much to handle -
Michael Schuey 4/09/2019 3:49 AMstay strong believe that you can make a difference -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Michael Schuey 4/09/2019 3:48 AMI belive as a group we should list our concerns in order of severity and go over them in a professional manner -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy CreditsYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Rooftop Solar ConsultationIdentify some ways in which modern human societies have become unsustainable. What kind of roles do individuals have in creating and changing practices in society?
Michael Schuey 4/08/2019 4:34 AMmore information about solar power needs to be put into social media to help get the word out-
Lielle Berman 4/08/2019 4:50 AMAgreed! There's a resource board for residential solar on NYPA WeSpire, but that's only available to NYPA employees....
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Michael Schuey 4/04/2019 5:27 AM
Stay thirsty my friends !!