Abby Letocha
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 227 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
Abby's actions
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
LEARN ABOUT & PRACTICE SUSTAINABLE FASHION
I will spend 5 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
PRACTICE GRATITUDE FOR EARTH
I will spend 5 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Day 3 - Food & Water
THE TRUTH ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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
COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS
I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.
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
REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
Day 3 - Food & Water
EAT LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
Day 3 - Food & Water
GO MEATLESS
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
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
ATTEND THE LOCAL - GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
I will attend the Local-Global Sustainability Fair at Tyler Haynes Commons.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
TURN IT OFF
I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
SMART LAUNDRY
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
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
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
LEARN ABOUT EQUITY & INCLUSION
I will spend 5 minutes learning about equity and inclusion resources on campus and in Richmond.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
MEET MY NEIGHBORS
I will meet 1 new office, dorm, or apartment neighbors each day.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
SUPPORT NATIVE COMMUNITIES
I will use the resource links and spend 5 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 1 - Community & Justice
LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN RICHMOND
I will spend 5 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
HELP OTHERS
I will offer to help person(s) who are in need each day.
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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