Melissa Rinaldi

Marist Red Foxes

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
141 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

conversations

with people
UP TO

30

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning

Melissa's actions

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will research and tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 3
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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Melissa Rinaldi 4/08/2019 2:01 PM

I ate a small lunch today so I would waste less food.

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Melissa Rinaldi 4/07/2019 12:53 PM

I have been trying to cut down on my car trips and since the weather has been really nice I have been walking to the places I need to go.

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Melissa Rinaldi 4/07/2019 12:52 PM

I took a long walk around campus and it was very enjoyable since the weather was so nice. On the walk I was able to appreciate how pretty the campus is and that helps the walk become more enjoyable.

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Melissa Rinaldi 4/07/2019 12:50 PM

I researched and told 5 people I know about the advantages of wind power. Some advantages include creating jobs for thousands of people, it is one of the lowest-priced energy sources, it enables U.S. industry growth, and it is a clean fuel source.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Support Women-Owned Businesses

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?

Melissa Rinaldi 4/04/2019 7:10 PM

When looking up women owned businesses I found some beauty companies such as SmartyPits, Fluffy Fizzies, and Amarra Products. Along with being women owned companies these companies also strive to use natural ingredients that are good for the environment and the people using them. I can better support these companies by purchasing products from them and also telling people I know to support them too.

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