

Jeannette Padin
"Eco changes for a GREENER tomorrow!"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 746 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1.0energy auditsconducted
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up to5.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to60gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to2.0documentarieswatched
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up to541minutesspent learning
Jeannette's Actions
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 30 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 30 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 1 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionWater Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Jeannette Padin 10/24/2018 1:01 PMWhat we are facing is a rapidly changing world. The effects of climate change and a strategy in response to global water scarcity needs to happen now. -
Reflection QuestionFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Jeannette Padin 10/24/2018 12:57 PMThe contemporary development of farmer-to-farmer movements method that acknowledges and prioritizes local and indigenous knowledge as well as local needs, culture, and conditions, rather than “replacing peasant knowledge with purchased chemical inputs, seeds and machinery. -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Jeannette Padin 10/24/2018 12:50 PMIt can be controlled and adjusted (the thermostat) from the office or from vacation leading to cost savings. -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Jeannette Padin 10/24/2018 12:47 PMby supporting clean alternatives and spreading the word about new energy technologies. -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Jeannette Padin 10/24/2018 12:43 PMEnergy-efficient upgrades can shrink my utility bill and increase the value of my home. -
Reflection QuestionWater Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Jeannette Padin 10/24/2018 12:41 PMPolluted water will affect plants and human health, infectious diseases can be spread thru contaminated water -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
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Reflection QuestionEnergy Use an Energy MeterHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
Jeannette Padin 10/24/2018 12:36 PMYes, I am still looking into making my home more energy efficient. -
Jeannette Padin 10/24/2018 12:33 PMIt feels great to know I am contributing to make this world a better place! -
Jeannette Padin 10/22/2018 11:12 AMReduce, reuse and recycle whenever you can!