Claire Kaltsas

6th APES 21-22

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
300 Total

Participant Impact

up to

8.0

miles

traveled by bus
up to

8.0

miles

not traveled by car
up to

5.6

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

1.0

conversations

with people
up to

1.0

documentaries

watched
up to

65

minutes

spent learning

Claire's Actions

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transportation

Use Public Transit

Public Transit

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health and Education

Host a Film Screening

Health and Education

I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Support Women-Owned Businesses

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will shop from women-owned business(es) today.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Test Drive an Electric Bike

Electric Bicycles

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

Completed
One-Time Action

Industry

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

Completed
One-Time Action

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Reflection Question
Electricity Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?

Claire Kaltsas 4/22/2022 9:08 AM

Wave and tidal energy is generated from the movements of waves and tides. This energy source could be better than other energy sources for San Diego specifically, because we're a costal area. However, in different states, like Arizona, solar energy may be more beneficial.

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Reflection Question
Transportation Use Public Transit

How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Claire Kaltsas 3/27/2022 3:59 PM

On my college search, I've used public transportation to get from place to place and it's influenced which colleges I like and dislike.

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Reflection Question
Health and Education Host a Film Screening

Thank you for raising awareness of women's and gender equality issues. What is the next step to actually address this disparity?

Claire Kaltsas 3/16/2022 2:06 PM

By advocating to change government policies that negatively impact women, we help balance out the sexist society we've created. For example, women's abortion rights are currently being denied in this country. If we are able to regrant this basic human right to women in states where it is now banned, we will help promote equality.

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Reflection Question
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Women-Owned Businesses

Globally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. What have you done in the past to support women-owned businesses? How can you better support communities by supporting women?

Claire Kaltsas 2/28/2022 2:29 PM

I again supported a female-owned jewelry shop to buy earrings. I have bought several earrings from this shop, which is on Etsy. I often support other women on that same website, doing my best to help individual young artists.

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Reflection Question
Transportation Test Drive an Electric Bike

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?

Claire Kaltsas 2/13/2022 11:00 PM

I use an electric bike personally when I need to get to locations that are too far to walk, but close enough that driving isn't necessary. By utilizing an electric bike, I help reduce carbon emissions on a small scale. However, if everyone tried to prioritize biking, I believe the environment would greatly benefit.

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Reflection Question
Industry Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

Claire Kaltsas 2/01/2022 10:36 AM

You can learn how to shop mindfully and even create your own clothes and accessories using sustainable products. Additionally, second-hand clothes are another great option for if you have to buy clothes. However, the most productive solution is to buy scarcely and when you do shop, research the companies you may be supporting.

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