

Allison Kuhn
"My mission is to promote the eco-challenge, and encourage my peers to participate "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 606 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO128gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0itemrepaired
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO46milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO345minutesspent learning
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UP TO482minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO482minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO148pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO16sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
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UP TO15zero-waste mealsconsumed
Allison's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Chat With A Nonprofit
SDG 12
I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 20 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.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG 7
I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
Economy & Communities
Replace Manual Thermostats
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Economy & Communities
Install a Heat Pump
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will install a heat pump in my home or business.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 60 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.
Education & Livelihood
Stay on the Ground
SDG 11
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 30 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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Climate & Ecosystems
Choose Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG 14
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG 13, 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 2 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.
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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Allison Kuhn 4/28/2023 9:00 AMHappy Friday! 2 more days of the challenge! Final push! -
Allison Kuhn 4/26/2023 3:28 PMIt's a great day to have a great day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Allison Kuhn 4/26/2023 3:27 PMWe can increase positive impacts through investing is sustainable supply chains. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?
Allison Kuhn 4/26/2023 3:27 PMI can help and enable others through education! Thought efforts like the eco-challenge! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Allison Kuhn 4/26/2023 3:26 PMWhat surprised me is how little energy I am using. I believe my "living in the dark" method at home couple with my use of public transportation/walking/bike really helps lower my energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Allison Kuhn 4/26/2023 3:25 PMRight now I am taking a sustainability in supply chain course in an NYU MBA class, and we have been learning how SDGs are so interconnected to our supply chain. Everyone needs to start paying attention to their products supply chain, because our $ is our power! -
Allison Kuhn 4/26/2023 6:53 AMI started the day with a 0 waste breakfast followed by a 60 minute outdoor workout! What a great way to start a Wednesday! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Install a Heat PumpWhat was the most satisfying thing about installing a heat pump?
Allison Kuhn 4/25/2023 10:20 AMMy parents did this, and it's been great for both their home and the environment! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Make Zero-Waste MealsHow did you incorporate using an entire vegetable (skins, peels, tops, and stalks) during one of your meal preps? What's something new you're going to try that is a zero-waste meal practice?
Allison Kuhn 4/25/2023 10:18 AMI have been purchasing foods that would be zero waste, which has made this task an easy one!