Kim Smith
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 475 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO872pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
Kim's actions
Climate
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Fresh Water
Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
Oceans
Learn about Our Oceans
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
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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Kim Smith 4/21/2020 8:35 PMI have already done my first hour commitment to learning about our oceans, but now get an added hour thanks to David Attenborough and Planet Earth: Blue Planet II. WOW! So amazing, with countless unknowns! -
Kim Smith 4/16/2020 8:16 PMI am kind of mixed on my water challenge. While I am scraping my plates before I put them in the dishwasher, I am a little worried how dirty it might make my dishwasher to not rinse them off a little bit. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Kim Smith 4/15/2020 3:33 PMThese are all big questions, as we face this on-going drought. I have a yard and garden that will require water soon, but I will try to use it sparingly. One thing that I do is collect water from my shower while the water is heating up. I use that to water my plants. It is amazing how many buckets would otherwise be going down the drain if I did not have this practice in my life. I first adopted this practice during an EcoChallenge years ago, so I am happy to report that the EcoChallenge experience can have lasting effects on our habits! Yay, team! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Kim Smith 4/06/2020 8:11 PMWhile I was rather forced into this decision, given the cancellation of this conference, I have been doing my best to support UNESCO's efforts with alternative ways to launch their new ESD for 2030 decade with online media campaigns and introductions to change agents.