Angela A. Korang

SIUnited Green Action Team

POINTS TOTAL

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935 TOTAL

participant impact

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1.0

community event

hosted or attended
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15

conversations

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704

gallons of water

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300

minutes

spent learning

Angela's actions

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with 15 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Install Alternative Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Used Clothes

I will spend 25 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What are some of the barriers to sharing economies? What is your plan for supporting or creating one in your community?
Angela A. Korang 10/17/2018 12:03 PM
One of the common barriers to this is possible lack of information on what can be repurposed and where. We had a Swap Soiree to showcase this and the advantages of sharing, one of which is reducing waste to the landfill. We have another coming up soon!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Angela A. Korang 10/17/2018 11:49 AM
I try to use less single-use plastic bags and more reusable ones when I'm out shopping. I keep some in my car so I always have one.

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Angela A. Korang 10/08/2018 8:41 AM
It's the start of a new week - an opportunity to do something great! What's your resolution for the week? Mine is to eat healthy, so no "snacks" after 9pm!

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Angela A. Korang 10/04/2018 2:00 PM
Great way to de-stress is to de-clutter!

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Angela A. Korang 10/04/2018 1:59 PM
This is challenging to start but setting a timer for baths helps!

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- Aaliyah Carmel 10/04/2018 2:00 PM
  Thank you so much for that helpful tip
  
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