Melissa Norfleet
4/27/2023 10:21 PM
Rights not roses. That we should count our blessings because we take a lot of right for granted.
Melissa Norfleet
"To do better than I did yesterday"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 965 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO5.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO12hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO690minutesspent learning
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UP TO959minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO115minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO0.0square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Melissa's actions
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
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 30 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
Share Your Eco Habits
SDG 11
Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Organize a Book Club
SDG 4
I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
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
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
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.
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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or PeaceWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Watch a Documentary About Education or WorkWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
Melissa Norfleet 4/27/2023 10:10 PMGirl rising. Nothing terribly surprising as I'm already familiar, however it reiterated the power of education and how lucky we are. It was very sad. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or NatureWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
Melissa Norfleet 4/27/2023 10:06 PMNations united. It was surprising to learn there are so many triggers to disaster. Interesting to learn that research has been done but action needs to be taken. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or IndustryWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
Melissa Norfleet 4/27/2023 10:00 PMMinimalism. I learned that minimalism looks differently on different people. It's okay to have a bunch of books if they mean something to you. Having excess is so damaging to the earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Chat With A NonprofitWhat was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?
Melissa Norfleet 4/27/2023 9:30 PMMS Society. I currently volunteer with the MS Society and will participate in supporting riders for the Texas Bike MS 150 event as a volunteer coordinator. It was sexciting to learn about the events that happen all year and to hear the impact the events have on people living with MS. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic NeedsWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
Melissa Norfleet 4/27/2023 11:32 AMSymphony of soil. The most intriguing and important fact is the relationship between soil, plants, and animals. I never considered the intricacies of organic farming before. I'll make greater efforts to support farmers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian RecipeWhat 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!
Melissa Norfleet 4/25/2023 7:27 PMThe recipe I tried was one I tried in college, but I changed it a bit to make it new. It was vegetable lasagna, but instead of using spinach and traditional marinara sauce, I used alfredo sauce and a variety of vegetables. I love trying new recipes (when they turn out good). :-) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape GardeningWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Melissa Norfleet 4/25/2023 7:21 PMI only plant indigenous plants and utilize mulching and shrubs and plants that do well in hometown heat and don't need a lot of water to thrive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Know Your ProduceWhat surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
Melissa Norfleet 4/25/2023 7:05 PMThe lists weren't terribly surprising as I am somewhat familiar with nuances of produce and have chosen the organic route for some time. I've reviews similar list before, but I think it's best to revisit to keep the list and facts fresh. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Melissa Norfleet 4/25/2023 6:57 PMThere are a lot of items that use energy when not, but a lot of appliances are efficient. Also interesting to consider the placement in the home can be so impactful for the appliance.