Ansleigh Gunter
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 236 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO12gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO5,400minutesspent learning
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UP TO170minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Ansleigh's actions
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
GO PAPERLESS
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
ZERO-WASTE COOKING
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
REDUCE SINGLE-USE DISPOSABLES
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate and divert waste from the landfill.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
ATTEND CLOSING KEYNOTE
I will attend the closing keynote lecture given by David Orr.
Day 3 - Food & Water
ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER
I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.
Day 3 - Food & Water
ATTEND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
I will attend keynote addresses by Steve DeRoy & the Transboundary Commission of the Juruá/Yurúa River.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
LEARN ABOUT & PRACTICE SUSTAINABLE FASHION
I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
CARRY MY TRASH
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
VISIT THE SPIDER EXCHANGE
I will visit the on-campus "free store", known as the Spider Exchange, to donate unneeded items or "shop" for free from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spider Exchange is located at 24D New Frat Row.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
PICK UP LITTER
I will pick up litter on-campus or in Richmond for ___ minutes.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
REUSABLE BOTTLES AND MUGS
I will avoid sending 3 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
ENJOY THE SUNRISE/SUNSET
I will enjoy the sunrise and sunset.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
GO FOR A DAILY WALK
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
PRACTICE GRATITUDE FOR EARTH
I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
SPEND TIME OUTSIDE
I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Day 3 - Food & Water
THE TRUTH ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Day 3 - Food & Water
COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS
I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.
Day 3 - Food & Water
EAT LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
Day 3 - Food & Water
GO MEATLESS
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Day 3 - Food & Water
SHORT SHOWER CHALLENGE
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.
Day 3 - Food & Water
ATTEND THE LOCAL - GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
I will attend the Local-Global Sustainability Fair at Tyler Haynes Commons.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
DISCONNECT FROM EMAIL
I will disconnect from my email when not at school or work.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
GO BY BIKE OR PUBLIC TRANSIT
I will commute by bike or public transit 3 miles each day.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
SMART LAUNDRY
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
REGISTER FOR A ROUNDTABLE ON CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY
I will attend a roundtable hosted by global experts and UR community members.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
ATTEND PLENARY ADDRESS
I will attend the keynote address from Francisco Piyãko and Chief Walt "Red Hawk" Brown.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
ATTEND SCREENING OF HEADWATERS DOWN
I will attend the screening of Headwaters Down from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to learn more about the James River from local filmmakers.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
GO ON MINDFUL SELF-GUIDED TOUR
I will visit the Eco-Corridor for a self-guided tour between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to slow down, destress, and engage in mindfulness stations.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
BUY FROM A FARMERS MARKET
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
SUPPORT NATIVE COMMUNITIES
I will use the resource links and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN RICHMOND
I will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.
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