Jeanine Santo

Comerica Michigan Green Team

"Challenges are gifts that force us to find a new center of gravity. Don't fight them, find a new way to stand!!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
740 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

774

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

20

lightbulbs

replaced

Jeanine's actions

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Jeanine Santo 4/30/2021 7:26 AM
I am enjoying growing my own garden! I had no idea how fast radishes grew. Should be able to harvest in just a few more weeks. I will have lettuce, cucumbers and strawberries all summer!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Jeanine Santo 4/12/2021 6:04 AM
I walked off the beaten path along the Hines river for 90 minutes. I took several photos of wildlife and nature along the way. I also noted the amount of trash mostly disposable masks along the riverside and in the river. I have discussed a future walk to pick up some of the trash with a few friends.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Jeanine Santo 4/01/2021 6:28 AM
Now that I have converted all my lights I would like to work on replacing my appliances with energy star products.

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- Cassandra Urban 4/01/2021 6:55 AM
  If you haven't already, I recommend converting to a tankless water heater. I converted almost 10 years ago and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
  
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