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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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Abby Fuller

The Geese

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 201 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    6.0
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    4.0
    neighbors
    met

Abby's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 3 - Food & Water

GO MEATLESS

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 3 - Food & Water

ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 3 - Food & Water

ATTEND THE LOCAL - GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FAIR

I will attend the Local-Global Sustainability Fair at Tyler Haynes Commons.

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Day 2 - Climate Crisis

ATTEND PLENARY ADDRESS

I will attend the keynote address from Francisco Piyãko and Chief Walt "Red Hawk" Brown.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 1 - Community & Justice

MEET MY NEIGHBORS

I will meet 2 new office, dorm, or apartment neighbors each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Day 1 - Community & Justice

HELP OTHERS

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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