Daniel Clarizio

driftless angels

Points Total

0 Today
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859 Total

Participant Impact

up to

3.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
up to

1,140

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
up to

320

gallons of water

have been saved
up to

400

minutes

spent exercising
up to

1.0

public officials or leaders

contacted
up to

1,710

minutes

spent outdoors
up to

35

minutes

spent learning

Daniel's Actions

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

Completed
One-Time Action

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

Completed
One-Time Action

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Reflection Question
Waste Find Local Recycling Depots

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

Daniel Clarizio 10/24/2018 6:49 PM

That particular hazardous materials have specific centers where they should be disposed of. I also learned of how out of the way and difficult it is for many rural communities to properly recycle items they can't get rid of in their regular recycles.

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Daniel Clarizio 10/17/2018 2:11 PM

Regarding Milwaukee, the most pressing issue, is the matter of pollution. Be it from the air quality, or Lake Michigan. We cannot continue to live unsustainably if we wish to continue our lives there.

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Reflection Question
Transportation Improve a Bus Stop

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

Daniel Clarizio 10/17/2018 1:47 PM

I can contact local leaders to see what can be done to maximize the bus routes in picking people up while simultaneously saving fuel. I can also advocate for the use of subways and trains for long distance shipping/travel instead of by airplane to help cut down on carbon emission.

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Reflection Question
Transportation Car Share

Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

Daniel Clarizio 10/16/2018 2:11 PM

When going downtown or to a grocery store, I always my friends if they plan on going to the store in the near future. If so, I advise we go as a group and take one vehicle to not only save gas, but the amount of travel done in car by each person.

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Reflection Question
Health Support Pollution Reduction

What environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?

Daniel Clarizio 10/16/2018 2:05 PM

In the La Crosse city, accessibility to healthy foods has been a major focus as of late. Historically, low income households have had a harder time purchasing healthy foods due to distance, income, or time restraints. Thankfully there are new and effective ways these people can reach and consume healthy, organic food.

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Reflection Question
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

Daniel Clarizio 10/16/2018 1:55 PM

By being creative, we can further simplify our lives. Whether it be through DIY projects that can help us save money, save time, or reduce waste, or through creating art to convey a positive emotion about returning to a more natural experience outside of typical human activity.

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Reflection Question
Nature Do Nature Activities

What did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and touch?

Daniel Clarizio 10/16/2018 1:53 PM

While walking outside, the scent of leaves was quite overwhelming. I could see the many rambunctious squirrels carrying out their daily tasks and climbing trees as frantic as students who were late to their classes. I appreciate the small things that I sometimes overlook in my general day to day.

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Reflection Question
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Daniel Clarizio 10/16/2018 1:50 PM

I can further reduce my water footprint by being conscious about flushing the toilet unnecessarily, not fully turning the water off, or using water that I didn't actually need and end up pouring out.

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Reflection Question
Simplicity Go for a Daily Walk

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

Daniel Clarizio 10/09/2018 6:40 AM

Taking a walk each day gives me time to not focus on the many things I normally worry about. I learned to relax while simultaneously learning how to take a step back from my problems and tasks and approach them with new eyes, focus, and vigor.

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Reflection Question
Nature 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?

Daniel Clarizio 10/08/2018 3:51 PM

It's true for me, in that I feel more true to being a living being in the world while immersed in the beauty and mysteries of the natural world.
Spending most of your time indoors rather than outside can be quite obvious when talking about the importance of conserving and caring for our planet. Somebody who spends very little time outside would have less of an appreciation for the natural world than somebody who is outside and active in their surroundings.

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