Mikaela Harrison
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,336 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO15milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO10milestraveled by foot
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UP TO167pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO105plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0peoplehelped
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UP TO2.0petitionssigned
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO70minutesspent outdoors
Mikaela's actions
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 10 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 88.85 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Pick Up Litter
I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 15 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need this week.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 78.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Ecological Principles
Keep An Ecological Principles Journal
I will keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community this week.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) this week.
Consumption and Economy
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
A Call to Sustainability
Talk To Others
I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
A Call to Sustainability
Pay Attention to Current Events
I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.
A Call to Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
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