
Ana Paula Alvarado
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 522 Total
Participant Impact
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up to9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to1.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to50plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to1.0advocacy actionscompleted
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up to120conversationswith people
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up to1.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to5.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to425minutesspent learning
Ana Paula's Actions
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
LEARN ABOUT PERCEPTIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN CHILE
I will listen to a podcast about the perceptions of climate change in Chile.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
ATTEND BROWN BAG DISCUSSION
I will attend the Brown Bag discussion on Climate Activism in Chile & Virginia with guest Fabiola Barrenechea, Dr. Mary Finley-Brook, and Riley Place, '22 at 1:00pm in Tyler Haynes Commons 305.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
ADVOCATE
I will call my congressman and leave a message to advocate for climate legislation.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
PROJECT DRAWDOWN
I will watch at least two videos from Project Drawdown to learn about climate solutions.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
LEARN ABOUT THE IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE
I will listen to "How to Save a Planet" podcast to learn about how my individual actions can help mitigate climate change.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
I WILL LEARN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE IN VIRGINIA
I will read an article about the effects of climate change at the local and state level.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
LEARN ABOUT IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN CHILE
I will read at least one article about the environmental and social impacts of climate change on Chile.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
LEARN ABOUT YOUTH CLIMATE ACTIVISM
I will watch a TEDTalk by Xiye Bastida to learn about the youth climate movement.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
REDUCE PERSONAL VEHICLE USE
I will walk, bike, or use public transportation in place of driving my personal vehicle to a destination.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
ATTEND LUNCH AND LEARN
I will attend a Lunch & Learn session in THC 305 at 12:00pm to learn about solar on campus and in Richmond.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT GREEN ENERGY IN CHILE
I will learn about Chile's shift towards sustainable energy through the use of geothermal energy.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
I WILL GET GREEN ROOM CERTIFIED
I will examine my living habits while on campus, and make an effort to be more sustainable in my day-to-day living habits. All are invited to complete the checklist, however students will receive certification for their dorm room or apartment.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
I WILL LEARN ABOUT LITHIUM MINING IN CHILE
I will watch a video to learn about the impact of negative impact of green technology on Chile's deserts.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "A Field Guide for Transformation" by Leah Cardamore Stokes.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
I WILL TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER TRANSPORTATION QUIZ
I will take the BAGS transportation quiz to learn about transportation at UR and general transportation knowledge.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF FOSSIL FUELS
I will learn about the negative impacts of fossil fuels on our health and the environment by reading at least one article.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER ENERGY QUIZ
I will test my knowledge of energy at UR with the Be A Green Spider Energy Quiz
Day 4 - Powering the Future
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
If all Americans maintained their tire pressure, we would save 1.2 billion gallons of gas annually.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY IN VIRGINIA
I will learn about renewable energy in Virginia.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, appliances, and power strips turned off when not using them.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
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 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
LEARN ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SALMON FARMING IN CHILE
I will read an article about industrial salmon farms in Chile.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
ATTEND LECTURE
I will attend a lecture by Ángela Vergara in Ukrop Auditorium at 2:30pm.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS
I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "Solutions Underfoot" by Jane Zelikova and "Notes From a Climate Victory Garden" by Louise Maher-Johnson.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LOWER ON THE FOOD-CHAIN
I will eat lower on the food-chain to reduce my carbon footprint.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER FOOD QUIZ
I will test my knowledge of food at UR with the Be A Green Spider Food Quiz.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LESS WATER INTENSIVE FOODS
I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER AT DHALL
I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Center from 5:00-7:30pm.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
Reduce Dining Hall Waste
I will reduce food waste by participating in the composting program, using my reusable bag, and bringing my own utensils.
Day 2 - Water is Life
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "Loving a Vanishing World" by Emily N. Johnston and "Solutions at Sea" by Emily Stengel.
Day 2 - Water is Life
LEARN ABOUT THE IMPACT OF MINING IN CHILE ON WATER
I will learn about the impact of mining on water resources in Chile by reading at least one article.
Day 2 - Water is Life
CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS
I will check for water leaks in my home.
Day 2 - Water is Life
LEARN ABOUT FARMED SALMON IN CHILE
I will learn about salmon farming in Chile by reading an article.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER RECYCLING QUIZ
I will learn about how to reduce waste by taking the Office for Sustainability's Be A Green Spider Recycling Quiz.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
LEARN ABOUT WASTE REDUCTION EFFORTS IN CHILE
I will learn about waste management efforts in Chile.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read or listen to "Calling In" by Mexican-Chilean climate activist Xiye Bastida to learn about a framework for climate advocacy and attend a discussion at 4:00pm in THC 310.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
ATTEND CLOTHING SWAP
I will attend the free clothing swap in Tyler Haynes Commons. Note: Despite its name, you do not have to bring clothes to "shop" the swap!
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
READ THE SPIDERS GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING
I will read the Spiders Guide to Sustainable Living to learn more about individual sustainability on campus and in Richmond.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
ATTEND FEMINIST POETRY READING
I will view the poetry reading that is being displayed from 4:00-8:00pm on a screen outside D-Hall. The poet, Gladys Gonzalez, works on themes like urbanism, feminism, and inequality.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
CHANGE DEFAULT PRINTING SETTING TO DOUBLE SIDED
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
USE REUSABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
I will avoid sending 10 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
Feed
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Ana Paula Alvarado 11/19/2021 8:26 AMWe have fallen down to second place by 300 points! Let's give it our best for the last day and learn about climate change! If you have forgotten to check in on past days it is not too late!! -
Ana Paula Alvarado 11/18/2021 11:35 AMI'm learning so much about Chile! The lithium batteries video was very interesting! Chile has 40% of the world's lithium, that is crazy! -
Ana Paula Alvarado 11/18/2021 9:23 AMYAY IE GLOBAL SPIDERS! We are killing the freaking game! So proud of all of you for showing up and I hope you are learning about Chile!