Megan Schultz
"forever adventuring and learning"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,339 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO171gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO850milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO850milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO330minutesspent exercising
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UP TO240minutesspent learning
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UP TO392pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO44zero-waste mealsconsumed
Megan's actions
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
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.
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.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
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
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 23.06 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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 QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
Megan Schultz 4/24/2019 7:26 AMOften times, " rudimentary" methods don't burn the wood or fuel completely which can create a lot of smoke and pollution. People can inhale these fumes which can hurts their health. -
Megan Schultz 4/24/2019 7:07 AMLast day, folks! What was the most influential thing that you learned? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Nutrient ManagementHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Megan Schultz 4/23/2019 10:00 AMI feel that it influences me sense of community because I love being outside and those around me love being outside and without having good environmental quality I wouldnt get to enjoy being outside with those that I love. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Megan Schultz 4/23/2019 9:59 AMWorking in the agriculture industry I had heard of silvopasturing before. I think the biggest advantage is the restoration and biodiversity viewpoint, secondarily it could mean feeding more people on less land. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social Justice Learn about Local Indigenous PracticesWhat did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
Megan Schultz 4/23/2019 9:53 AMI learned that it was far more complex with far more moving parts than expected. I enjoyed learning about the pasturing aspect for livestock, as that is when livestock is happiest and healthiest, but I also enjoyed learning about home gardening as that is more applicable to me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Megan Schultz 4/22/2019 6:01 AMOther reasons include the increase of biodiversity, soil enrichment and the fight against climate change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
Megan Schultz 4/22/2019 5:59 AMEducations and speaking in tangible and impactful ways is so important. Most people are willing to learn, but do not have the resources needed. -
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?
Megan Schultz 4/18/2019 9:29 AMOther motivators could include gaining a reduced fuel dependency and tax incentives at local, state and country levels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Megan Schultz 4/17/2019 12:47 PMImproving energy efficiencies help me live in a way that minimizing the impact that I am leaving on the earth and gives me the opportunity to leave the world better than the way that I have found it. -
Megan Schultz 4/17/2019 12:09 PMOne more week, everyone!