michele grinar

Abington PSU Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
210 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

24

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

130

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

pound

waste composted

michele's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Support Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

michele grinar 4/29/2020 3:26 AM

talked to the owner of Crown bees today- the leaf cutters will be here 5/25

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Research Benefits of Biodiversity

How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

michele grinar 4/29/2020 3:25 AM

researched best plants for attracting native pollinators

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Use a Reusable Water Bottle

Using the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?

michele grinar 4/29/2020 3:23 AM

found a cool flexible plastic canteen at the thrift store

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Compost Food Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

michele grinar 4/29/2020 3:22 AM

i don't cook much- but did add eggshells to the compost pile

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

What are you grateful for about our planet? Share what you created or your general thoughts of love and gratitude with everyone else!

michele grinar 4/29/2020 3:20 AM

I wrote a song about fracking, will post video

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michele grinar 4/22/2020 12:02 PM

placing my order today for leaf cutting bee cocoons. when the temperature promises to stay at 75 F or above, students and community members will join together for a zoom session to welcome the little guys to their new home. time to get moving- they'll need a diverse pollinator friendly garden, good shelter, and a place to lay eggs when they emerge. https://youtu.be/uwzDOjyeNuU

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michele grinar 4/22/2020 11:49 AM

If you live in an older house, like me, your toilet tank might hold a lot more water than most. here's a way to modify your older toilet into a low-flow, water saving superstar! https://youtu.be/24llvoPh_2U

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michele grinar 4/22/2020 10:17 AM

today I posted invitations to the next Sustainability Showcase held by the Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium.
my eco tip for today: take every opportunity to learn about, and support, the work of others.

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