Luis Marquez
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 251 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO24gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO6.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO405minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0neighborsmet
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UP TO24plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Luis's actions
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
ATTEND CLOSING KEYNOTE
I will attend the closing keynote lecture given by David Orr.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN RICHMOND
I will spend 20 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.
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.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
DISCONNECT FROM EMAIL
I will disconnect from my email when not at school or work.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
ATTEND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
I will attend the opening keynote addresses for International Education Week from Daniel Wildcat and Jacinta Ruru in the International Center.
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
PICK UP LITTER
I will pick up litter on-campus or in Richmond for ___ minutes.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
REUSABLE BOTTLES AND MUGS
I will avoid sending 10 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
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 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 30-minute walk outside each day.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
SPEND TIME OUTSIDE
I will replace 120 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
TURN IT OFF
I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
GO BY BIKE OR PUBLIC TRANSIT
I will commute by bike or public transit 10 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 1 - Community & Justice
LEARN ABOUT EQUITY & INCLUSION
I will spend 45 minutes learning about equity and inclusion resources on campus and 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
MEET MY NEIGHBORS
I will meet 1 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.
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
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
SMART LAUNDRY
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
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