Michelle Thomas
10/12/2020 6:03 AM
Talking about clean energy to friends, family and neighbors. By doing. This weekend we obtained quotes to install Solar Power to our house.
Michelle Thomas
"We need to be accountable for our actions and do a better job of saving our planet! We need to get this right!"
POINTS TOTAL
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO640minutesspent exercising
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UP TO659minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO83plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Michelle's actions
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
Do at Home
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Do at Home
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Joyful Movement
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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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Michelle Thomas 10/28/2020 7:08 AMGreat Ecochallenge 2020! Nice Job Team! -
Michelle Thomas 10/23/2020 7:28 AMOn my walk this morning I was able to pick up 1 empty water bottle and put it in my recycle bin. -
Michelle Thomas 10/14/2020 7:14 AMMy journey on this years Eco Challenge is going great and I feel the changes over the past years make this work normal every day activities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Michelle Thomas 10/12/2020 6:00 AMOver the weekend we were able to go to a local farmers market and meet many local farmers and found out how we can buy from them outside of the market. So excited!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial InjusticeWhat did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Michelle Thomas 10/08/2020 7:16 AMStrong Island on Netflix is very moving, if you get a chance, check it out! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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Michelle Thomas 10/07/2020 6:46 AMExcited to start the challenge, lets go! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Support Businesses Owned by People of ColorA recent Keen Independent Research Foundation study found that Minority Businesses Enterprises (MBEs) are more likely to have difficulties in receiving loans or city contracts. In what ways can you work to address systemic racism like that demonstrated in this study?
Michelle Thomas 10/04/2020 4:13 PMTo continue to buy from minority businesses and ask my friends and family to do the same. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
