ML Vidas
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 56 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO100treesplanted
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
ML's actions
Climate
My Carbon Footprint
Use an online tool (links below) to calculate my carbon footprint and see what changes would make the most difference. Each calculator varies, but you'll typically need to gather: utility records, the flight history for the last year, and annual mileage and fuel efficiency of your vehicles.
Climate
Energy savings for the home office
Now that we're all working from home, energy bills could go up. Take some time to evaluate your home office space (even if it's the kitchen table!). Many utilities offer home efficiency kits (LED bulbs, shower heads, etc.) - visit your electric utilities website to see if they offer any of these solutions. The links below will also help you find energy efficiency opportunities in your own space.
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 10 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
Forests
Plant Trees
I will plant 100 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
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 QUESTIONForests Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
ML Vidas 4/30/2020 8:57 AMOver the past week, I have planted more than 100 Ponderosa Pines on our property. The plugs were purchased from a national forest nursery that provides native plants for our climate zone. Each day I have spent an hour or so selecting the best site for each seedling, digging the hole, adding the mycorrhizae to support root health, planting the seed plug, and watering it thoroughly with cool water and root stimulator. It has been relaxing and fulfilling to step away from my computer to nurture the native plants where I live.