Join The Change Agents Facebook Group
It’s a private group but all are welcome, so if you’re not a member, request to join, we’ll happily grant the request and look forward to your participation. Just click the facebook icon (f) at the top of this page to the left of the “Take Action” button.
Take The Change Agents Challenge
The Change Agents Challenge is a way to track your progress in making changes that fight global warming. The more points you accumulate, the bigger your positive impact. This will be a work in progress for all of us, but you can challenge yourself and others to rack up points and make a difference.
The list and points will be updated based on feedback received, so check back often. We encourage you to post pictures and tell us stories of what you’re doing to earn points by posting in The Change Agents Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/ChangeAgentsGroup).
The Challenge relies on truthful self-reporting, which you can post on The Change Agents Facebook group or submit through the “Contact Us” tab at the top of this page. Feel free to challenge others to meet or beat your accomplishments. Also, let us know your scores so you may receive your rewards!
Have fun with the Challenge - look below and here we go!
THE CHANGE AGENTS CHALLENGE
Levels of Accomplishment and Rewards (beyond the satisfaction of helping in the climate fight)
Change Legend 50 or more total points Featured on The Change Agents Interviews platform
Change Champion 40 - 49 total points Signed copy of “The Change Agents: Whispers in the Wind,” once published , as my gift to you
Change Icon 30 - 39 total points Personal thank you
Change Leader 20 - 29 total points Change Agents lapel pin
Change Maker 10 - 19 total points Recognition in the Change Agents Facebook group and website blog
Actions
1 point each
Home/tower garden
Reuse and then recycle materials
Compost your compostable waste
Use LED lightbulbs
Use recycled or sustainable products
Use reusable lunch boxes/bags, beeswax wrap, cloth napkins and sandwich tins
Consume locally produced, seasonal food and other products
Air dry clothes instead of using clothes dryer
Turn thermostat down in winter and up in summer, particularly when no one’s home
Unplug or turn lights and energy consuming appliances off when not needed
Refill drink containers and/or drink less from single use beverage receptacles
Select a renewable energy provider for your power source
Donate to organizations fighting to address climate change
2 points each
Install/use LEED certified/draft proof doors
Install/use high performance windows
Install/use drought tolerant landscaping instead of grass
Install/use energy efficient appliances
Install/use energy efficient HVAC system
Install/use energy-saving smart thermostat
Carpool, bicycle or walk whenever practical
Install/use low flow toilets and shower heads
Install/use energy efficient insulation
Install/use an energy efficient or “cool” roof
Install/use a rainwater storage system
Use public transportation
Wear previously owned clothes, shoes and accessories
Use previously owned furniture, furnishings and other household items
Use previously owned vehicles
Repair rather than replace items that break
Encourage politicians to enact climate friendly legislation and vote for those who are taking active roles against climate change
3 points each
Home fowl or other animals for egg, dairy and/or meat
Drive a hybrid vehicle
Be active in an organization(s) fighting to address climate change
Invest in climate friendly companies
4 points each
Drive an electric vehicle
Install a solar and/or battery storage system at your home or business
5 points each
Live in a smart home interconnected with solar, storage, electric vehicle and energy efficient HVAC