

Marilyn Milian
"Be like a butterfly, bring beauty wherever you go."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,335 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO44locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO502gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO22zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO7.9pounds of CO2have been saved
Marilyn's actions
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Participant Feed
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Marilyn Milian 10/23/2019 12:19 PMLet's continue recycling for life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow 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 QUESTIONWasteHow 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.