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THE CHALLENGE

Are you ready for a change, but don't know how to get involved? Take The Challenge, see where you're at and get some ideas on how to step up in your community.

Clip of the Week

    In this video, Bono talks about an extremely important issue to our generation: The End of Extreme Poverty.
    As outlandish as it may sound, Bono's mentor Jeff Sachs has clearly outlined how we can go about achieving this lofty goal by the year 2025, in his book "The End of Poverty."
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Where Ideas Become Actions!

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Baller(s) of the Week

    This week's Ballers are the teenage rap group X-10 from Montpelier High School Vermont that put together the environmental rap video "802". The students thought to use music to lobby lawmakers about climate change, particularly by urging them to override Governor Jim Douglas' veto of H. 520, a bill that calls for a new energy efficiency program to combat global warming.

      So, for stepping up and dropping knowledge in their own fresh style, the Envirolution tips its hat to X-10

The Envirolution Spotlight

    As the nation’s leading policy institute dedicated to smart economics, Redefining Progress develops solutions that help people, protect the environment, and grow the economy.
    "We need tools to help us measure our progress on our path towards sustainability" says Tina Ramos, of the Envirolution Education Committee, "and this is exactly the types of resources and services that Redefining Progress is providing. Another cool thing about this organization is that they openly welcome help from other organizations and individuals. This type of inclusiveness is key to the success of this movement"

Partner Organizations

The Envirolution Poll

What do you believe is the MOST effective way to address the current environmental problems we face today?
By uniting the current grass root efforts and adding to them
Through government policy change & incentives
Through business
Individually, through personal efforts and consumer power
  
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EDUCATE YOURSELF

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Young Professionals & Recent Grads

Social

Community Involvement

Volunteer 2 hours in the community (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Volunteer 3+ hours in the community (3 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Sign a petition (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Attend a talk or conference (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

(Help) Organize an event (4 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Attend a Town Meeting/PTA/School Board Meeting (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Spread the Word

Get someone to take the Envirolution Challenge (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Loan someone a related DVD or book to someone (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Start a convo about an environmental, social or financial issue (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Use Your Own Skills

Make an inspirational song (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Make a inspirational video (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Make some inspirational drawing or painting (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Take (inspiring) pictures (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Make a suggestion for a way to improve the challenge (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Create a different art project (that uses your individual skills to advance sustainability) (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Create a tangible product that helps the environment (3 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Fitness

Play sports for 4 hours (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Work Out at Gym 3 times (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Run, jog, bike, roller blade or power walk 3 times (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Stretch, do yoga or meditate 3 times (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Get enough sleep (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Eat well-balanced meals (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Easy Things

Read a related article (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Do one random nice thing for someone else (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Gave and old/unused article of clothing to the Salvation Army (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Make a new friend (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Reach out to an old friend (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Spent quality time with friends and/or family (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0
Score: 0

Environmental

Waste Reduction

Recycle 50% of all recyclable waste (1 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Recycle 75%+ of all recyclable waste (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Compost organic most of your organic waste (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Eliminate unneeded packaging (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

50% organic, all-natural or locally grown food (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

75%+ organic, all natural or local food (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Have a garden and grow your own food (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Eliminate growth hormones and trans fats (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Donate 5 or more items to a food pantry (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Energy & Transportation

Get 50% of your electricity from renewable sources (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Get 100% of your electricity from renewable sources (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Keep thermostat @ or below 65 (winter) or AC @ or above 72 (summer) (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Walk, bike, carpool and or take public transit 50% of the time (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Walk, bike, carpool and or take public transit 75% of the time (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Walk, bike, carpool and or take public transit 100% of the time (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Use biofuels instead fossil fuels in your car (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Carbon offsetting (2 points)

Carbon offsetting for someone else (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Not use a car at all, or drive a hybrid (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Outdoors & Awareness

Spend 5 hours outdoors (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Spend 10+ hours outdoors (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Read 3 related articles during (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Read 8 related articles during the week (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Finish a related book (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Take a course or class (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

House & Consumables

50% natural products (toothpaste, detergents) (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

100% natural products cleaning supplies, etc) (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Use a clothesline instead of the dryer (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Use line for your roommate or kids' laundry too (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Use gray water to water your plants and/or lawn (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Replace regular bulbs with compact fluorescent (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Buy organic clothing or products (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Buy no new products at all (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Easy Things

Read a related article (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Take short showers (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Consciously turn off lights (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Unplug things like cell chargers and toaster when not in use (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Not use plastic (use reusable bags) (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Consciously try to consume less (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0
Score: 0

Financial

Donating & Responsible Investing

50% of investments are SRI (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

100% of investments are SRI (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Contributing $100 to your Retirement Account (IRA) (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Donate a little (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Donate a an average amount (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Donate a lot (3 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Entrepreneurship

Work on a business/action plan (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Secure Funding (3 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Run Pilot Program(s) (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Manage a business (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Manage a profitable business (3 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Career Building

Attend a networking event (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Attend a workshop or business expo (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Take a related course (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Get a Certification (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Get a Promotion (3 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Credit & Savings

Maintain a $0.00 balance on your credit cards (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Maintain a Credit Score of at least 700 (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Pay your bills (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Save 10% of your pay (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Save 25% of your pay (2 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Save 50%+ of your pay (3 points) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0

Easy Things

Read a related article (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Pay extra 10% to credit cards (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Send thank you notes (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Polish Resume (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Give a dollar to someone in need (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Minimize senseless spending for the week (1 point) Why is this important?How can I improve?

Points: 0
Score: 0

Results

Social0
Environmental0
Financial0
Total Score: 0

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Saturday, February 17, 2007

High Scores




















































Victor Monserrat (Pratt Design Institute)108 points
Andrea Cannon (Truckee High School)98 points
Pat Galvin (Truckee High School)98 points
Noah King (Pratt Design Institute)96 points
Chris Botto (Truckee High School)87 points
Alex Gamboa (NYC Young Professional)81 points
Thomas Nakanishi (LA Young Professional)80 points
David Gibson (New Haven Young Professional)79 points
Mrs. Padden (Truckee High School)72 points
Arion Farley (Truckee High School)72 points
Antuan Cannon (NYC Young Professional)68 points
David Woods (Reno Young Professional)64 points
Ele Miller (NYC Young Professional)63 points
Tim Polmateer (NYC Young Professional)62 points
Diana Bass (NYC Young Professional) 61 points
Tina Ramos (NYC Young Professional) 60 points
Anthony "Knox" Jackson (NYC Young Professional)52 points
Will XXXXX (NYC Young Professional)51 points
Danny Wolf (Reno Young Professional)47 points
Austin Conroy (New Haven Young Professional)47 points
Jasmine Martinez (New York Young Professional)43 points
Aaron Bender (New York Young Professional)37 points
Jaewon Choi (Yale Univerty)27 points
Pat Knighton (NYC Young Professional)27 points




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