

Kristel Renn
"Champion sustainability to make small and large impacts in my community"
Points Total
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- 1,726 Total
Participant Impact
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up to110zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to180milestraveled by bus
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up to180milesnot traveled by car
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up to82pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to15poundswaste composted
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up to35conversationswith people
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up to3.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to60minutesspent learning
Kristel's Actions
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with 20 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Feed
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Kristel Renn 10/24/2018 9:03 PMFinishing last minute challenges - great work everyone! -
Reflection QuestionTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Kristel Renn 10/24/2018 9:24 AMThe bike paths in Madison are so good, so it's really easy to convince people to use them. Taking time to clean them up after our recent flooding was a great way to connect with people! The bus system needs some work, so I take time to educate people about the bus system, and make suggestions to the city -
Reflection QuestionSimplicity Organize a CourseHow can you use NWEI programs to help mobilize your community to take action toward a sustainable future?
Kristel Renn 10/24/2018 9:19 AMI love these programs because they are easy to use and spark so many conversations! -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Kristel Renn 10/24/2018 9:19 AMTrying to change others minds is very difficult, but it's easier when you work along side them. I try to find something personal to connect it to, so they can see their impact and understand the importance of the change! -
Kristel Renn 10/24/2018 9:12 AMSo important to stay on top of these things! I have loved the daily reminders to think of the earth and make small changes! -
Reflection QuestionTransportation Car ShareTake 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?
Kristel Renn 10/23/2018 8:41 AMSharing a vehicle can definitely get challenging, especially during the cold winter months. But a little extra planning makes such a big difference for the environment! -
Reflection QuestionHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Kristel Renn 10/23/2018 8:41 AMOne of the hardest things is taking care of yourself, but taking time to make an appointment and care for my mental health gives me more time to focus on other sustainability issues! -
Reflection QuestionWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
Kristel Renn 10/23/2018 8:33 AMThis was so much harder then I expected! One big thing I can do to reduce my waste is avoid single packaging, which will mean making my own protein bars. -
Kristel Renn 10/23/2018 8:15 AMOne more day, and I don't want this challenge to be over! It's so cool to see the impact every day! -
Reflection QuestionNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Kristel Renn 10/23/2018 8:14 AMForaging is so exciting! You get all this free food you found yourself. I also love urban foraging, or dumpster diving. Knowing you saved all that food from the landfill is so rewarding. Food waste is the third largest contributor to global warming - don't waste food!