

Michael Jackson
"Making a change one day at a time. All to save this beautiful world we live in. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,260 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO4,868minutesspent outdoors
-
UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
-
UP TO1,383minutesspent learning
-
UP TO44hoursvolunteered
-
UP TO74meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
-
UP TO460conversationswith people
-
UP TO4,868minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Michael's actions
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 100 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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 20 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Economy & Communities
Carry My Trash
SDG #12 Consumption & Production
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 200 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG #15 Life On Land
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 240 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 240 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 180 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Education & Livelihood
Engage In Active Listening
SDG #17 Partnerships
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 50 conversations per day.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 180 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 180 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 180 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 4 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 60 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
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.
Participant Feed
-
Michael Jackson 4/28/2022 7:19 AMActive listening involves more than just hearing someone speak. Here are some active listening techniques to master.1
Pay Attention (and Show It)
Concentrate fully on what is being said. Listen with all your senses and give your full attention to the speaker. Put away your phone, ignore distractions, avoid daydreaming, and shut down your internal dialogue.
To show the person you're truly tuned in, look at them and be mindful of nonverbal behaviors. Use open, non-threatening body language. Avoid folding your arms. Smile, lean in, and nod at key junctures. Consciously control your facial expressions, avoiding any that convey negative impressions.
Making eye contact is especially important. In general, aim to maintain it for 60% to 70% of the time you spend listening.
Reflect What You Hear
Paraphrase what the person has said, rather than offering unsolicited advice or opinions. For example, you might say, "In other words, what you are saying is that you're frustrated" or "I'm hearing that you're frustrated about this situation." Summarize what you've heard. Mirroring what the person has said helps them feel validated and understood.
Withhold Judgment
Remain neutral and non-judgmental in your responses so that the person feels safe enough to continue sharing their thoughts. Make the conversation a safe zone where the person can trust they won't be shamed, criticized, blamed, or otherwise negatively received.
Ask Open-Ended Questions
Avoid "yes or no" questions; they often produce dead-end answers. Instead, ask open-ended questions about the person to show you are interested in them and to encourage thoughtful, expansive responses.
If you'd like to better understand something the person has said, ask for clarification. But don't focus so much on insignificant details that you miss the big picture.
Be Patient
Don't interrupt, fill periods of silence with speech, finish the person's sentences, or top the story (for example, saying "that reminds me of the time I..."). Similarly, listen to understand, not to respond. That is, don't prepare a reply while the other person is still speaking; the last thing they say might change the meaning of what they've already said. Don't change the subject abruptly; this conveys boredom and impatience.-
Chris LoConti 4/28/2022 10:37 AM
-
-
Michael Jackson 4/27/2022 12:06 PM“We’re actually not asking for a seat at the table anymore,” said Cherop Soy from the SDG7 Youth Constituency. “This is about investing in us. We represent huge untapped potential for the energy transition.” Cherop Soy’s feeling is shared by many youth leaders. When it comes to global policy issues, young people often feel like they are little more than a box to tick. Yet there are 1.8 billion people between 15 and 29 years old in the world. At a time when we need all hands on deck to solve the world’s most pressing issues, global decision-makers must enable youth to bring in the determination and fresh ideas we need to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
-
Michael Jackson 4/26/2022 6:42 AMgoodmorning team hope u all have a wonderful Tuesday -
Michael Jackson 4/25/2022 12:37 PMWhat are positive effects of screen time?
Image result for What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
With moderation, there are some benefits of screen time to children: educational value and school-related homework and research. playing video games can improve motor skills and coordination. internet tools, texting, and shared video games are easy and fun ways to socialize and communicate. -
Michael Jackson 4/25/2022 12:34 PMWhy is it important to respect the indigenous people?
Image result for Why is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you?
Third, Indigenous Peoples help protect our environment, fight climate change, and build resilience to natural disasters, yet their rights aren't always protected. While Indigenous Peoples own, occupy, or use a quarter of the world's surface area, they safeguard 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity. -
Michael Jackson 4/21/2022 12:22 PMOur Brains On Devices
The average adult consumes five times more information every day than their counterpart 50 years ago. Further, we spend as much as 12 hours a day in front of TVs and computers – and that’s while at home! Because of all this focus onscreen, how we interact with one another and the world around us is evolving, with research suggesting our time on social media shows measurable, causal differences in our mental health.
This certainly extends to teens, as they are becoming more and more consumed with devices use throughout every aspect of their lives. Given that our brains can process about 120 bits per second, filters that help us choose which information of pay attention to (think about how you can drive hundreds of miles without remembering any of the scenery along the way) are working overtime to determine what is and is not important to our survival. Sadly, shifts in what is “important” to developing minds also changes how the brain filters information that affects our well-being. For example, teens are expressing higher rates of depression and loneliness the more time they spend on their phones – despite claims by 81% of teens that phones make them “feel” more connected.
But the biggest shocks in research are coming from analyses on young children, whose brains are developing, connecting millions of neurons each second. In fact, newly released research suggests that the brains of infants and young children show significant differences between kids who don't use/use (or are exposed to) smartphones, tablets and/or video games more than seven hours a day – which might seem extreme, but it’s still five hours less than the average adult in their life. The same study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that even children who consume two hours of media a day have lower thinking and language scores on tests than their peers who didn’t. -
Michael Jackson 4/21/2022 12:06 PMDescription
Sheet-Pan, Chipotle Portobello Tacos – smoky, spicy and “meaty” – these VEGAN tacos are sure to satisfy even the most diehard meat-lovers! Make them in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Walgreens
Sponsored by Walgreens
Walgreens now accepts Medi-Cal
With Walgreens, all Medi-Cal members have access to convenient locations and 90-day refills. Now you can enjoy Rx services that fit your schedule.
LEARN MORE
2 extra large portobello mushrooms
1 red bell pepper
½ an onion – optional
Chipotle Marindade
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons canned Chipotle in Adobo sauce ( SAUCE ONLY)
1 minced garlic clove ( or ½ teaspoon granulated garlic)
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon coriander
salt to taste
4 tortillas, warmed
1 can refried black beans, warmed
Optional Garnishes: cilantro, pickled onions, Vegan Cilantro Crema or guacamole or sliced avocado.-
Michael Jackson 4/21/2022 12:11 PMjust a lil vegan mean im trying for dinner tonight ill let u all know how it ended up lol.
-
-
Michael Jackson 4/20/2022 12:36 PMWe need to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century to keep the global temperature below 1,5°C. -
Michael Jackson 4/20/2022 11:58 AMHow do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
hear are a few that I've researched
1.Save Water
According to the EPA, the average American family typically uses over 300 gallons of water every day. With climate change causing droughts across the nation and around the world, it’s critical to save water whenever you can. And while US drinking water is safe for most people, toxic runoff from agriculture, industrial pollution, fossil fuels, and degraded lead-pipe infrastructure has put thousands of communities at risk. Take care not to toss chemicals down your drain at home, to avoid polluting local water tables, and to conserve water whenever you can.
2. Go Nontoxic at Home
You’ve probably heard the statistic from the EPA about indoor air being up to ten times more polluted than outdoor air, due to the toxic chemicals often found in conventional cleaners and other products. If you haven’t yet done anything about it, make this the year to start. When you choose eco-friendly, less-toxic cleaning products, detergents, fragrances, candles, body care, and more, you keep your indoor air cleaner and make your home healthier for yourself and your family.
3. Green Your Closet
Americans buy too much clothing, and it’s glutting landfills. In addition, donated clothing often winds up being sent to developing countries, where it’s overwhelming local economies. The prescription for all this waste? If you want to live sustainably, buy less, and when you do buy, buy organic and green clothing that lasts longer than flimsy “fast fashion” pieces. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Michael Jackson 4/20/2022 10:57 AMsince this challenge is started i make sure i take 5mins or less showers also maker sure there is no running water while brushing my teeth. stop buy bottled water. converted over to a water dispenser. like we have at the job.