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Janet Misiti

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"Our team is dedicated to environmental improvements that foster a sustainable future and lead to social and economical improvements in the community we do business"

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participant impact

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    2,281
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    600
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    256
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    84
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    2,281
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Janet's actions

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.

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Health & Equity

Cleaning Product Ingredients

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 10 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Learn About Gender Diversity

SDG #5 Gender

I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture

SDG #13, 14 & 15

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share it with others on my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection.

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DAILY 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Learn More and Talk to My Friends

SDG #17 Partnerships

During the day, I will schedule 5 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will replace 60 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    Why is art an important way for you to express sustainability values?

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    Janet Misiti 4/29/2022 9:53 AM
    What have we done?
    It will impact our son.
    The earth weeps.
    We still have time to make a leap.
    To rectify what we reaped.
    Do not sleep.
    The time is now.
    We still can plow,
    so that we can endow. 

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    Janet Misiti 4/29/2022 6:07 AM
    Another walk, another bloom. I thought the color of these tulips were gorgeous and to be honest, the iphone does not capture their true color. Nature needs to be protected by us!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?

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    Janet Misiti 4/29/2022 5:56 AM
    Again, another easy google search identified numerous templates for a household readiness plan. I showed my husband who was shocked these existed. We started to fill it out and will commit to complete this weekend. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?

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    Janet Misiti 4/28/2022 8:56 AM
    My husband manages commercial property and while we were not able to get the audit done before eco challenge ended, I am very excited to hear the results and how they will compare to the different properties. So many operational costs and they keep increasing, this is a smart way to potentially reduce those while reducing our carbon footprint as well. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Do you have any tips for others on finding locations that accept products for safe disposal?

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    Janet Misiti 4/28/2022 8:49 AM
    I was relieved to see it was not difficult to find guides for disposing hazardous waste. Years ago this info would not be easy to locate and even last year I remember struggling a bit. This year a quick google search populated what seemed to be infinite info on topic. I liked Glad's comprehensive guide. Quick and to the point! It is divided by toxic, ignitable, reactive and corrosive. There's some good info on do's and dont's and it is not an overwhelming read. I don't anitipipate I will always remember how to 

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      Janet Misiti 4/28/2022 8:51 AM
      It posted before I finished, I was planning on saying I don't believe I'd remember how to dispose for each category, but these guides are not going anyway, so it's reassuring to know I will be able to find when I need and I will spread the word to friends and family how easy it is to do the right thing for our environment.

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    Janet Misiti 4/28/2022 5:13 AM
    During our trip this past weekend my friends enjoyed the natural beauty of the park so much so we documented with a group photo! Just look at those spring buds behind us, the colors frame out our photo opp so well!

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    Janet Misiti 4/27/2022 7:08 AM
    I was visiting friends in NJ this past weekend and I asked to stop in the park across the street for a bit to get my walk in...turned out to be a lovely time enjoying the fresh air and conversation. Spring is such a great time to reset and appreciate the beauty of our earth, everything is starting to bloom...it's like summer has a bow on it!

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    Janet Misiti 4/22/2022 12:09 AM
    During my daily walk I noticed the kids down the street created some sidewalk chalk art. When I got closer, I realized children are really understanding how fragile our earth is, it was inspiring to see this!

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    Janet Misiti 4/06/2022 6:40 AM
    I am already really enjoying the Eco Challenge again this year. Last year it inspired me to make some small changes in my life and the way I do things. Which as someone on our team says, a lot of little changes can make a big impact. It really makes me feel I am contributing to the greater good. It always feels good to be positive!

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    Janet Misiti 4/03/2022 9:19 PM
    My goals may be a bit of a stretch but I will do my best to attain them. I enjoyed having a walk on my goals so I get time away from the screen!