

Michelle Harman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 580 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,365minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO189minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1,365minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Michelle's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Health & Equity
Cleaning Product Ingredients
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Michelle Harman 4/20/2022 6:18 AMToday I used my last tea bag and have replaced with loose leaf tea. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Michelle Harman 4/19/2022 7:26 AMJust like keeping a schedule of tasks at work, I have now started doing this at home. I have made a point to write down my daily or weekly self care items. If I write things down they get done! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?
Michelle Harman 4/19/2022 7:16 AMNow that everyone living in the household is an adult, we have a plan on what each of us will do. This relieves some anxiety knowing that I won't need to worry about everything. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?
Michelle Harman 4/19/2022 7:14 AMI have slowly started replacing my cleaning supplies with more eco-friendly products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Michelle Harman 4/19/2022 7:13 AMI will be more cognizant of the size of wash loads. I will make sure that I am using less water, by completing larger loads. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityDo you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?
Michelle Harman 4/18/2022 7:57 AMCheck with your local police station. I was able to dispose of my family's expired and not needed medications very easily and safely.