Lain Grillo
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 94 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0neighborsmet
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Lain's actions
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
LEARN ABOUT & PRACTICE SUSTAINABLE FASHION
I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
ZERO-WASTE COOKING
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
VISIT REFILL STORE
I will visit a local refill store to fill up on bulk items and reduce purchasing of plastic.
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
JOIN AN OUTDOOR PROJECT
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
EXPLORE MY AREA
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
PRACTICE GRATITUDE FOR EARTH
I will spend 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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
EAT LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
Day 3 - Food & Water
ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER
I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.
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
GO BY BIKE OR PUBLIC TRANSIT
I will commute by bike or public transit 5 miles each day.
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 SCREENING OF HEADWATERS DOWN
I will attend the screening of Headwaters Down from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to learn more about the James River from local filmmakers.
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 60 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
CONNECT WITH A NONPROFIT
I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
BUY FROM A FARMERS MARKET
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
SHOP WOMEN-OWNED
I will shop from women-owned businesses today.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
SUPPORT NATIVE COMMUNITIES
I will use the resource links and spend 60 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 2 - Climate Crisis
TURN IT OFF
I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
GO PAPERLESS
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
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
VISIT THE SPIDER EXCHANGE
I will visit the on-campus "free store", known as the Spider Exchange, to donate unneeded items or "shop" for free from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spider Exchange is located at 24D New Frat Row.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
REUSABLE BOTTLES AND MUGS
I will avoid sending 1 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
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
ENJOY THE SUNRISE/SUNSET
I will enjoy the sunrise and sunset.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
GO FOR A DAILY WALK
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Day 3 - Food & Water
THE TRUTH ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Day 3 - Food & Water
COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS
I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.
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
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
GO MEATLESS
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
MEET MY NEIGHBORS
I will meet 2 new office, dorm, or apartment neighbors each day.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
HELP OTHERS
I will offer to help person(s) who are in need each day.
Participant Feed
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Lain Grillo 11/17/2023 8:16 PMAs I've gone through my environmental journey this week, my biggest takeaway has been the reflection. I've spent time meditating, and really getting to the roots of my role in nature. I've realized that we are all very small in the greater scope of things, and it is our duty to protect this beautiful planet we have. I will continue to take steps, and be more aware of the things I do daily that harm our planet, while taking steps to do more to nurture her.