

Caroline Rusin
"Learn how to make the most of my eco knowledg"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 402 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO270gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO115minutesspent learning
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UP TO29milestraveled by bike
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UP TO45pounds of CO2have been saved
Caroline's actions
Transportation
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Transportation
Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 5 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Sinks
Local Perennial Biomass
Perennial Biomass Production
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Buildings
Fix Leaky Faucets
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities. Fixing leaky faucets can save up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Buildings
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Buildings
Research Retrofitting Incentives
Building Retrofitting
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Caroline Rusin 4/27/2021 6:01 AMMaking my home more energy efficient will make my bills go down and help the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Caroline Rusin 4/19/2021 6:28 AMI've enjoyed my walks. I now see more trees and meet more of my neighbors. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat do you like most about biking in your city? What would you like to improve?
Caroline Rusin 4/16/2021 9:25 AMI love the lakefront path. It's nice to be able to bike without worrying about cars and stoplights -
Caroline Rusin 4/12/2021 6:43 AMIt' s important to use technology such as hybrid cars when you can't move around via walking or biking