Michelle Thomas
"Go Green!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 40 TODAY
- 80 THIS WEEK
- 1,313 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO196pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO74plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO88plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO31advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
Michelle's actions
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 5 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
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 4/30/2024 6:53 AMWow, last day, I can't believe how quickly time has flown by. I will continue my actions to ensure I do my part to heal the Earth.“Nature is an infinite sphere of which the center is everywhere and the circumference nowhere.” —Blaise Pascal-
Julie Witty 4/30/2024 9:28 AMI know! It was an amazing month!
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Michelle Thomas 4/29/2024 6:30 AM“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir -
Michelle Thomas 4/26/2024 7:10 AM"We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it." —Barack Obama-
Shubham Verma 4/26/2024 7:11 AMTrue
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Michelle Thomas 4/25/2024 6:58 AM
This completely resonates with me!-
Esther Chau 4/25/2024 7:16 AMGood say. Thumb up! -
Dani Matz 4/25/2024 7:03 AMAgree!
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Michelle Thomas 4/24/2024 7:01 AM"The Earth has enough resources to meet the needs of all but not enough to satisfy the greed of even one person." – Mahatma Gandhi.-
Keyla Ahrens 4/24/2024 7:28 AMFavorite quote!
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Michelle Thomas 4/23/2024 7:02 AM"To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash." —Bill Nye-
IULIA CADAR 4/23/2024 7:15 AMthis is so true! Or we can invest in our children's education and educate them in doing little things for a better world as well. -
Dana Yuen 4/23/2024 7:06 AMLiterally and figuratively!
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Michelle Thomas 4/22/2024 7:10 AMHappy Earth Day!
To me everyday is Earth day! -
Michelle Thomas 4/19/2024 7:55 AMIt's hard to believe this eco challenge is coming to an end, only a little over a week to go. Lets work hard to end the challenge with a bang! -
Michelle Thomas 4/18/2024 6:49 AMDo you live in the Rio Rancho area and need to get rid of electronics?
Check out this weekends Earth Day event.
"The event will be held at Santa Ana Star Casino, on the north side of the parking garage, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22.
Retired and unwanted electronics such as computers, printers, cellphones, monitors, stereo equipment, cameras and more can be recycled for free at the event. The only items not accepted will be any tube style CRT TV, rear-projection TV or CRT monitor. There is a small fee for LCD TVs at this event." -
Michelle Thomas 4/17/2024 7:32 AMEarth day festival at Balloon Fiesta Park this coming Sunday 4/21 from 10am -4pm.
Check out the details here if interested.
https://earthdayfestivalnm.com/-
Keyla Ahrens 4/17/2024 10:23 AMThank you for sharing!
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