Miriam Boldizsar
"Driven by a Love for Nature and Sustainability."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 305 THIS WEEK
- 1,431 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO67milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO67milestraveled by foot
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UP TO78pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO149plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO41pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO65plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO620gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
Miriam's actions
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 20 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
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Climate + Air
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 10 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 15 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 1 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
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
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 15 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Miriam Boldizsar 4/30/2024 7:56 PMLearning about my water footprint showed me how much water I use every day, especially with things like showers and laundry. To cut down and stay mindful of my water use, I'm going to take shorter showers, and choose water-efficient appliances whenever possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Miriam Boldizsar 4/30/2024 7:51 PMI frequently relied on plastic freezer bags for food storage, but I'm exploring alternatives like reusable silicone bags to minimize plastic waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Miriam Boldizsar 4/30/2024 7:49 PMI've learned about the pervasive threat of microplastics in the ocean, highlighting the urgent need for widespread action to mitigate their harmful effects on marine ecosystems. -
Miriam Boldizsar 4/30/2024 7:42 PMI joined the ecochallenge because I deeply care about the environment and want to do my part. I chose actions that seemed doable and could make a difference, hoping to inspire others along the way.-
Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:42 PMIt's the small changes we make that can hopefully make a big difference.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Miriam Boldizsar 4/30/2024 7:39 PMCleaning up my community with others makes me feel good and seeing the results reminds me that we can make a difference together! -
Miriam Boldizsar 4/30/2024 7:37 PMAs we say goodbye to the final day of our ecochallenge journey, let's celebrate the seeds of change we've sown and the habits we've nurtured for a greener tomorrow! -
Miriam Boldizsar 4/29/2024 10:52 AMIt's a bit sad to think about that the Earth Month challenge will be over in just two days!-
Marlene Raigoza 4/30/2024 9:18 AMI agree, till next year ): -
Puneet Sharma 4/29/2024 11:00 AMyeah, it's kinda sad but I'm happy that I cud become a part of this wonderful challenge...
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Miriam Boldizsar 4/28/2024 5:26 PMThrough volunteering with CASA in OC, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact of community support on vulnerable children. -
Miriam Boldizsar 4/28/2024 5:20 PMWoohooo, last 2 days to make every eco-choice count! -
Miriam Boldizsar 4/27/2024 11:49 PMAaand it's the final countdown!