Alexa Cates
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 327 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO24gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO45minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
Alexa's actions
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
GO FOR A DAILY WALK
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
ENJOY THE SUNRISE/SUNSET
I will enjoy the sunrise and sunset.
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 3 - Food & Water
REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
Day 3 - Food & Water
SMART LAUNDRY
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
ZERO-WASTE COOKING
I will cook 1 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 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 2 - Climate Crisis
ATTEND PLENARY ADDRESS
I will attend the keynote address from Francisco Piyãko and Chief Walt "Red Hawk" Brown.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
ATTEND CLOSING KEYNOTE
I will attend the closing keynote lecture given by David Orr.
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 2 - Climate Crisis
TURN IT OFF
I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.
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 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.
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Alexa Cates 11/15/2023 9:33 AMDoing great team! Saving water and the trees <3