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Michelle Kotsagrelos

Allegheny County Employees

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER IN THIS WORLD SO MAKE IT GOOD!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,007 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    600
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    161
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    725
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    725
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    25
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Michelle's actions

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Replace Manual Thermostats

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 10 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 10 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Thank Educators

SDG 4

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Host or Join a Cleanup Event

SDG 11, 17

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 Kotsagrelos 10/10/2023 6:26 AM
    Hi! I joined this challenge to try and make permanent changes to my behavior to help reduce my carbon footprint.

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/30/2023 3:24 AM
    We did it! Great job, everyone!!

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/24/2023 7:03 AM
    One more week to go! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/16/2023 6:44 AM
    We are at the half way point! We can do this!!

  • Michelle Kotsagrelos's avatar
    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/16/2023 6:43 AM
    To try to reduce my carbon imprint.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Replace Manual Thermostats
    How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/06/2023 11:14 AM
    It will be easier, I won't have to worry about making sure to change the thermostat when I am not home.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon Impact
    What is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/06/2023 11:12 AM
    Walking more and driving less. Recycling,
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/06/2023 11:03 AM
    Changing my faucets and shower head.
    Taking shorter showers.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
    What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/06/2023 11:02 AM
    I made a vegan chocloate cake for Lent. It turned out OK, with no eggs, milk or butter. Kinda of fun. No pictures - it was eaten.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills
    What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 4/05/2023 11:21 AM
    Signing up to use renewable energy, will lock in a consistent rate versus the variable rate, and in the long run be cheaper (and better for the environment. Use timers and install better faucets, showerheads, etc.