

Kaley Kozlowski
"Love your future"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 935 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO597gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO315minutesspent learning
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UP TO81meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO0.7pounds of CO2have been saved
Kaley's actions
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
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Plastic Free Meals
I will make a plastic free vegan meal and share my recipe and sourcing with my friends.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG #1 No Poverty
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
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.
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
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Economy & Communities
Understand Your Climate And Natural Disaster Risks
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will spend 90 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
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 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Join A Climate Action Orginization
SDG #13 Climate
I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 45 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 8:43 PMI recently took a permaculture class and water collection was a hot topic. I've been watching how the water flows in my yard and selected my garden bed locations this year based on natural depressions that will require less watering. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 8:42 PMCentral midwest region shows 60% !!! still coming from coal. I had no idea. Definitely motivation for solar and to look at other utility offerings in the area. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 8:38 PMI love making roasted veggie bowls. Recently roasted broccoli & cauliflower with quinoa, lemon tahini dressing, and sustainably harvested ramps! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 8:36 PMHonoring the land and the communities that lived on this land before me, reviewing the map seeing many tribes who touched the area that I live now. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 4:27 PMI love how impact investing creates opportunities for financial gain while supporting sustainable efforts. It doesn't have to be (and shouldn't be) solely driven by philanthropic funding. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 8:37 AMSingle use plastic food items are my most common. Plan to bring meals from home to avoid the single use plastics snack conveniences. -
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?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 8:36 AMFuel production requires a great deal of water, so limited my miles driven will continue to lessen water use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat benefits does the sharing economy offer to you and others? If you are a little shy to try, what could be a first step for you?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 8:34 AMConnecting with your neighbor. I am blessed to live in a place where neighbors are very willing to share tools and share knowledge with one another. As a first time home owner I am grateful to have their guidance :) -
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?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/30/2022 8:32 AMMy water usage is ~ 1000 gallons per day. I will continue to keep showers short and work on reducing my miles driven each week! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Kaley Kozlowski 4/26/2022 7:57 PMPromoting well being for *all* inclusive, sustainable, impactful support.