Mickey Jo Sorrell
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO49locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO77meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO296minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,242minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO873minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO4.0treesplanted
Mickey Jo's actions
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Support a Community Garden
Multiple Solutions
I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.
Electricity
Hang Laundry Outside to Dry
I will hand one load of laundry a week outside to dry instead of using the dryer.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting with black soldier grubs
Learn about NC's native Diptera that has one of the widest digestive enzyme profiles, allowing for digestion of virtually all human food waste in one to two days: pre-and post-consumer; cooked, raw, or spoiled. Sign up for this workshop and discuss with your team members:
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Participate in one of the NCMNS Earth Day programs on April 22nd.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has prepared an Earth Week event starting from April 20th to April 25th. To celebrate Earth Day, participate in 1 program on April 22nd and write a short reflection in your feed.
Land Sinks
Local Perennial Biomass
Perennial Biomass Production
I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove from my current diet the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Industry
Choose Recycled Paper
Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Industry
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Industry
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Industry
Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket
Refrigerant Management
I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.
Transportation
Express My Support For Walkable Cities
Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 25 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Electricity
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Farm Irrigation Efficiency
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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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Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/30/2021 5:59 PMThis has been great fun and I have learned so much. Can't wait to do it again - and to get more people involved. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Local Perennial BiomassClimate scientist Katharine Hayhoe states that "The reason we care about climate change is because it affects the people and places that we care about." What is happening (or will happen) in your area that will affect the people and places you care about?
Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/30/2021 5:57 PMLoss of trees and green spaces, both public and private. Density of housing and business seems to be the rule - at least in my part of town. Where will the birds live? Where will people relax and recreate? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/30/2021 5:39 PMI worry about the ocean. We are a watery planet. The health of our ocean is critical to the Earth's health, but since we don't see it, it's way too easy to ignore. How do we communicate the state of the ocean to people everywhere? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/30/2021 5:36 PMI hope it isn't. I've been a vegetarian and a gardener for 50 years. I've recently left coffee and chocolate behind (arthritis issues). As I age, life - and diet - get simpler. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Find a Local Climate-Friendly SupermarketHow close is the nearest climate-friendly supermarket to your home? How could you encourage local supermarket to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants?
Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/30/2021 5:23 PMI buy almost all my food at my local co-op, which is not listed here, so I'm going to talk to the board and see what we can do about this. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Choose Recycled PaperGood job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/30/2021 5:21 PMRather than stuff, how about experience? Instead of giving gifts, how about the gift of an experience - an afternoon at a museum or movie, a walk to the ice cream store, a special trip for kids or grandkids. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Become A Master Recycler/ComposterWhat could you do differently to waste less?
Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/30/2021 5:20 PMI waste very little, but my household tosses a lot of food that is bad or past its date. All of this is now funneled to the chickens and/or the compost piles. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/30/2021 5:19 PMTrash. Thanks to our friends wind and water, trash anywhere ends up in the local creeks, on to the rivers and the oceans. I carry a trash bag on every walk and pick up the trash that seems to be everywhere - moving it into nearby trashcans rather than streams. I also reduce my own trash by avoiding plastic and reusing containers.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Participate in one of the NCMNS Earth Day programs on April 22nd.What program did you choose and why?
Mickey Jo Sorrell 4/29/2021 3:56 PMSustainable agriculture - We all play a part.
I choose this one because I'm always looking for the language and practice to support taking care of our food production.