Kassie Shank
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,226 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO100gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO100milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO100milestraveled by bus
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UP TO180minutesspent exercising
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UP TO280minutesspent learning
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UP TO61pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
Kassie's actions
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 20 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
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.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
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).
Electricity Generation
Advocate for Solar Installation
#10 Rooftop Solar
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
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.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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.
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
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
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Action Track: Social Justice
Express My Support
#54 Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.38 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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 QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Kassie Shank 4/23/2019 6:18 PMGlobally, if we as humans continue on the path we are on, our planet won't be livable in the coming years. Air pollution in some areas have reached an all time high. We are endangering more and more animals due to deforestation due to overcrowding. we have to make a change and quick. -
Kassie Shank 4/23/2019 10:05 AMWtg team! Keep up the good work -
Kassie Shank 4/22/2019 10:19 AMHappy Earth Day! Yay for helping to make this a better planet! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
Kassie Shank 4/21/2019 12:47 PMI shop locally at business that I know are owned by independent women. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Kassie Shank 4/21/2019 12:42 PMI don't have a clear vision, but peoples perception and attitude towards the environment would need to change first -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Kassie Shank 4/21/2019 12:00 PMThis is challenging for more but I am working to do better at limiting my food waste. -
Kassie Shank 4/21/2019 11:55 AMSave the earth! It's really important! -
Kassie Shank 4/20/2019 9:01 AMLets do this team! We've got this! -
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?
Kassie Shank 4/20/2019 8:58 AMTurn off the lights when not in the room. Try and do less loads of laundry by waiting longer