Andrew Mikulskis

Tiffany & Co.

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Andrew's actions

Food

Contact your Elected Officials

#23 Farmland Restoration

I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Use Public Transit

#37 Mass Transit

I will use public transit 0 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

COMPLETED 21
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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).

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Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Andrew Mikulskis 4/16/2019 6:03 AM
I like that this challenge puts global ecology top of mind every day!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Do you have any personal connections to a farm or farmland? If so, what are they? What feelings are evoked for you when thinking about declining farmland?
Andrew Mikulskis 4/05/2019 7:50 AM
I live in a heavily farmed area, with many families who are dependent on the viability of their land and the support of local government officials, and it is so critical to maintain these farms, not only for the livelihood of those who work them, but to sustain undeveloped landscape and to provide healthier alternatives.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Andrew Mikulskis 4/03/2019 7:04 AM
Resources are struggling to maintain pace with population growth, it will be critical that we continue to seek out opportunities, even in the smallest ways, to make our daily existence more sustainable, and the driving force behind it will be attention and knowledge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

Globally, 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?
Andrew Mikulskis 4/02/2019 1:45 PM
Spending the time to do the research on female-owned businesses shows support within the community, encourages further development, and builds the economy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Andrew Mikulskis 4/02/2019 1:44 PM
I notice the diversity of infrastructure within NYC, historic buildings juxtaposed to new ones, developments in public transportation, and individuals more conscious of what is happening around them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Andrew Mikulskis 4/02/2019 1:43 PM
It allows me to make informed purchase and use decisions to eliminate food waste, not only within my home, but on store shelves as well.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

How has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Andrew Mikulskis 4/02/2019 1:37 PM
I travel by public transit train every day, allowing tens of thousands of people daily in my area to pursue a much greater degree of opportunity

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