Marilyn Milian
"Be like a butterfly, bring beauty wherever you go."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,335 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO502gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO44locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO7.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO22zero-waste mealsconsumed
Marilyn's actions
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Marilyn Milian 10/23/2019 12:19 PMLet's continue recycling for life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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Marilyn Milian 10/22/2019 10:28 AMI did installed the low flow showerhead. It feels good, it's like massage. I'm in love. -
Marilyn Milian 10/21/2019 10:24 AMToday my almond tree brights because yesterday was a rainny day. -
Marilyn Milian 10/20/2019 2:06 PMI had lost almost 5 pounds since I started stopping sugar intake. -
Marilyn Milian 10/19/2019 7:31 PMToday I planted another tree in my back yard. This time was a mango one. -
Marilyn Milian 10/18/2019 11:21 AMMy almond tree is growing fast. It has two new leaves. -
Marilyn Milian 10/17/2019 10:17 AMMy front garden is flowering a lot. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Marilyn Milian 10/16/2019 7:10 AMSometimes big problems block our thinking. But when you think creative you feel free and simple and creative ideas come to our minds. -
Marilyn Milian 10/16/2019 7:09 AMI'm recycling rain water to drain my garden.