Daniel Polonia
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 132 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO6.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO38minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Daniel's actions
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
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 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.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
GO FOR A DAILY WALK
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
PRACTICE GRATITUDE FOR EARTH
I will spend 8 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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.
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
REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
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
ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER
I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
DISCONNECT FROM EMAIL
I will disconnect from my email when not at school or work.
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
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 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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Daniel Polonia 11/17/2023 4:26 PMSpent so much more time outside today!-
Zoe Cultrara 11/17/2023 5:45 PMLet’s go!
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