Sam Makarczyk

KCIA 9th Grade Green Team

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632 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

52

conversations

with people
UP TO

168

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

633

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

573

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

45

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Sam's actions

People

Support A Sharing Economy

To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Forests

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

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Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 5
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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 3 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Climate

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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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
People Support A Sharing Economy

What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?

Sam Makarczyk 4/30/2020 11:23 AM

The benefits of a sharing economy would be really great, people would not have to buy a bunch of the same things because they could just borrow it from a friend. A sharing economy would change the dynamics I have with my friends, family, and neighbors by allowing us to be more open with each other and more willing to help. It would also bring people together to work as a group for the greater good of everyone.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Conserve Toilet Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

Sam Makarczyk 4/30/2020 11:17 AM

A sustainable water future in my region would be us being able to efficiently use the water around use but only use what we need and don't over do it. A big thing that would probably need to change would be less water intensive lawns and more efficient showers, baths, and toilets. People need to stop wasting water.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Sam Makarczyk 4/30/2020 11:14 AM

Spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place because you get a greater understanding of their area and what's around to do. It helps you better connect with the place around you if you know it more.

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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?

Sam Makarczyk 4/28/2020 9:39 PM

A couple of ways to advocate for those who have been harmed are to peacefully protest with signs and marches, you could also talk to your government people, (mayor, member of Congress, etc.). By doing this lobbying you can help convince politicians to help save water rights.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Sam Makarczyk 4/21/2020 8:44 PM

I think that Rachel Carson's statement does ring true with me because I love nature and it constantly awes and surprises me with every part. Plus, being outside helps me take a break from everything and get some fresh air and relax. The implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors would be deprived of connection with the earth and nature and not be able to experience the joy of spending time outdoors.

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- Lora Jones 4/21/2020 11:13 PM
  
  Being in nature is certainly awe inspiring...It would be great if there were more classes outdoors or classrooms with glass walls. This futuristic design would be amazing!:
  https://elearningindustry.com/4-changes-will-shape-classroom-of-the-future-making-education-fully-technological
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Connect While Social Distancing

How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

Sam Makarczyk 4/16/2020 1:39 PM

Connecting with others can help your own mental and emotional help because it can bring joy into your life and have the ability to talk with other people outside your family which allows a break so you can virtually hang out with you friends; your chosen family. It can help support others because maybe they're feeling down and lonely and when you call them it can make them feel cared about and happy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Sam Makarczyk 4/16/2020 1:35 PM

Another way to reduce carbon emmissions is to only use lights when you need them and to turn them off when you are not using them.

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