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Kyler Morenz

Seattle Children's - Green Team

"To drive change in my life and the lives of those I influence."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,187 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    540
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    items
    repaired
  • UP TO
    4.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    475
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,082
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,082
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    70
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    square feet
    community beautification
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Kyler's actions

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

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 15 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Education & Livelihood

Share Your Eco Habits

SDG 11

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG 10

I will spend 25 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

TRASH & PACKAGING AWARENESS

Check this action if each day you have saved all of the trash and recycling that your household produces. At the end of the month, examine the amount of trash/recycling accumulated and make a plan to reduce this amount going forward!

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 1 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

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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    Kyler Morenz 4/27/2023 1:56 PM
    I've been advocating for waste reduction recently in work and in life. It makes me feel really good!

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    Kyler Morenz 4/25/2023 2:20 PM
    Using this as a confessional today more than anything, but I unfortunately left the water running longer than anticipated for this morning's shower. I should've shut it off, but now I know to be more cognizant of my usage (of my time) so that I don't negatively impact my water usage.

    • Avery Huberts's avatar
      Avery Huberts 4/30/2023 7:41 PM
      Always great to learn how to be aware of our impacts and ways to improve!

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    Kyler Morenz 4/24/2023 7:54 AM
    Not too bad, so far! I'm beginning to settle into being conscious, even more so than usual, about my consumption of products and usage of environmentally unfriendly materials. All good things to be aware of!

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    Kyler Morenz 4/21/2023 4:02 PM
    Earth day is coming and I spent a good chunk of my morning discovering good volunteering opportunities around my community! I highly recommend you all do the same thing EVEN IF it isn't on Earth Day. Remember, the Earth is important every day!
  • 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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    Kyler Morenz 4/20/2023 9:37 AM
    I had a delicious preparation of lentils with mushroom gravy. My partner thinks it's gross, but I love it! Definitely a staple for me.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Mend Clothing
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

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    Kyler Morenz 4/18/2023 12:01 PM
    I suck at mending. But, thankfully, my partner and my mother are both incredibly skilled (at the very least compared to me). So, I was able to mend some old shorts I've been meaning to get fixed! It was rewarding and cheap!

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    Kyler Morenz 4/18/2023 11:55 AM
    As I continue in this challenge, and I'm curious if others feel this way, but I have all of this momentum with a slowing amount of avenues to use it towards. What I mean by that is, completely all of these one-time actions, I'm slowly getting to actions that aren't feasibly possible for me to do. I'll need to plan better in order to get them all done on time within the month! Of course, that isn't to say I will stop everything I've been doing once May 1st rolls around.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
    What ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?

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    Kyler Morenz 4/15/2023 10:20 AM
    I don't have much land to work with, but I have successfully purchased and used eco-friendly fertilizers from my home's food waste for our garden!

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    Kyler Morenz 4/15/2023 10:15 AM
    The ultimate work-life balance: taking the day off to celebrate a birthday outdoors!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?

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    Kyler Morenz 4/14/2023 2:30 PM
    To provide them with the facts! I've already offered my knowledge of clean energy resources and tools to my immediate family and partner. Hopefully, we'll gradually change the lives of many people we connect with for the better!