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Welcome to UR Ecochallenge: Rivers, Indigenous Communities, and Justice!

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University of Richmond
UR Ecochallenge: Rivers, Indigenous Communities, and Justice
November 13 - November 17, 2023
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Peter Cavazos

SUST 101

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 181 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    0.0
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Peter's actions

Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity

SPEND TIME OUTSIDE

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity

ENJOY THE SUNRISE/SUNSET

I will enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Day 5 - Rethink Waste

PICK UP LITTER

I will pick up litter on-campus or in Richmond for ___ minutes.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 5 - Rethink Waste

REUSABLE BOTTLES AND MUGS

I will avoid sending 4 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Day 3 - Food & Water

GO MEATLESS

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Day 3 - Food & Water

ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 2 - Climate Crisis

TURN IT OFF

I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Day 2 - Climate Crisis

SMART LAUNDRY

I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 2 - Climate Crisis

GO BY BIKE OR PUBLIC TRANSIT

I will commute by bike or public transit 0 miles each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Day 1 - Community & Justice

LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN RICHMOND

I will spend 20 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 1 - Community & Justice

HELP OTHERS

I will offer to help person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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