Andrea Vest
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 405 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO30gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO985minutesspent learning
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO11plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Andrea 's actions
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
LEARN ABOUT & PRACTICE SUSTAINABLE FASHION
I will spend 10 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
PICK UP LITTER
I will pick up litter on-campus or in Richmond for ___ minutes.
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 2 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
SOLAR TOUR & CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE
I will tour the campus solar array. The tour will meet at the solar array on the roof of the Weinstein Center for Recreation at 11:30 a.m.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
LOCAL INDIGENOUS PRACTICES
I will take 10 minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.
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 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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 3 - Food & Water
THE TRUTH ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Day 3 - Food & Water
LOWER YOUR WATER "FOODPRINT"
I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.
Day 3 - Food & Water
REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
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
GO MEATLESS
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN RICHMOND
I will spend 10 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
SUPPORT NATIVE COMMUNITIES
I will use the resource links and spend 10 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 EQUITY & INCLUSION
I will spend 10 minutes learning about equity and inclusion resources on campus and in Richmond.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
HELP OTHERS
I will offer to help person(s) who are in need each day.
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