Eva VanAtta
"I want to become more aware of the environmental consequences of my daily actions and be more mindful of where my money goes."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 520 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2,890minutesspent learning
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UP TO285minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Eva's actions
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
ATTEND CLOSING KEYNOTE
I will attend the closing keynote lecture given by David Orr.
Day 3 - Food & Water
LOWER YOUR WATER "FOODPRINT"
I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
DISCONNECT FROM EMAIL
I will disconnect from my email when not at school or work.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
ATTEND PLENARY ADDRESS
I will attend the keynote address from Francisco Piyãko and Chief Walt "Red Hawk" Brown.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
SHOP WOMEN-OWNED
I will shop from women-owned businesses today.
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
LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN RICHMOND
I will spend 30 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.
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
TALK TO MY FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES ABOUT ECOCHALLENGE
I will tell friends and/or colleagues about the Ecochallenge and share information about how to get involved.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
HELP OTHERS
I will offer to help person(s) who are in need each day.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
TURN IT OFF
I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
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 3 - Food & Water
THE TRUTH ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Day 3 - Food & Water
PLAN YOUR MEALS
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Day 3 - Food & Water
REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
Day 3 - Food & Water
EAT LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
Day 3 - Food & Water
SMART LAUNDRY
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
Day 3 - Food & Water
TOUR THE ECO-CORRIDOR
I will attend a tour of the Eco-Corridor from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to learn about Abby's Garden and the restored stream bed.
Day 3 - Food & Water
GO MEATLESS
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Day 3 - Food & Water
REGISTER FOR A ROUNDTABLE ON CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY
I will attend a roundtable hosted by global experts and UR community members.
Day 3 - Food & Water
ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER
I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.
Day 3 - Food & Water
ATTEND THE LOCAL - GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
I will attend the Local-Global Sustainability Fair at Tyler Haynes Commons.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
LOCAL INDIGENOUS PRACTICES
I will take 60 minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.
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 30-minute walk outside each day.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
PRACTICE GRATITUDE FOR EARTH
I will spend 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
EXPLORE MY AREA
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
SUPPORT LOCAL POLLINATORS
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
TOUR THE ECO-CORRIDOR
I will attend a tour of the Eco-Corridor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. to learn more about biodiversity and native species on our campus by utilizing the app iNaturalist.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
LEARN ABOUT & PRACTICE SUSTAINABLE FASHION
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
PICK UP LITTER
I will pick up litter on-campus or in Richmond for ___ minutes.
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
VISIT REFILL STORE
I will visit a local refill store to fill up on bulk items and reduce purchasing of plastic.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
ZERO-WASTE COOKING
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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
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 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 6 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Eva VanAtta 11/17/2023 1:34 PMWhat an amazing week this has been! I cannot wait to carry these sustainable practices into my daily life after this.-
Laura Velez 11/17/2023 1:36 PMI hear ya!
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Eva VanAtta 11/16/2023 2:30 PMDavid Orr's talk this morning was so inspiring, I am so lucky I got my book signed by him!-
Laura Velez 11/16/2023 3:18 PMWish I met him!
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Eva VanAtta 11/16/2023 2:28 PM"It makes far better sense to reshape ourselves to fit a finite planet than to attempt to reshape the planet to fit our infinite wants" - David Orr. One of my favorite quotes from his book "Earth in Mind".-
Jean Creamer 11/17/2023 7:56 AMWow, that's a fabulous quote.
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Eva VanAtta 11/16/2023 2:27 PMThe International Fair yesterday was one of my favorite events of the week, I loved seeing people from all different parts of campus coming together for one common goal. Roll Spides! Sustainable living rocks! -
Eva VanAtta 11/15/2023 7:55 AMGoing to the Lakeside Farmer's Market this morning was such a fulfilling start to my day--can't wait to make soup tomorrow with the veggies I got!-
Laura Velez 11/15/2023 3:06 PMWish I bought the potatoes 😭 -
Abby Fuller 11/15/2023 8:32 AMSounds delicious!!
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Eva VanAtta 11/14/2023 1:30 PMThe Eco-Corridor had such fun and mindful activities set up today, and I heard a rumor they are gonna be up all week! :D They also added some new hammocks by the creek so you can hear some peaceful water sounds as you relax. -
Eva VanAtta 11/14/2023 1:28 PMPutting in more of an effort to help out my friends this week has been such a blast. Can't wait to carry on these good deeds outside of the Eco-Challenge! -
Eva VanAtta 11/14/2023 7:49 AMThe plenary address this morning was so inspiring. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from such wise and knowledgable people. -
Eva VanAtta 11/14/2023 7:34 AMSo happy I was able to encourage so many of my friends to join the Eco-Challenge! Talking about my passion for sustainability with people I care about has made my week :) -
Eva VanAtta 11/13/2023 6:58 AMI just did a full load of laundry in cold water, such an easy change to be more environmentally friendly!