Andi Punishill
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 416 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO30gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO320minutesspent learning
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UP TO200minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO10neighborsmet
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UP TO16plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Andi's actions
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
ZERO-WASTE COOKING
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
LOCAL INDIGENOUS PRACTICES
I will take 10 minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
SUPPORT LOCAL POLLINATORS
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Day 3 - Food & Water
TOUR THE ECO-CORRIDOR
I will attend a tour of the Eco-Corridor from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to learn about Abby's Garden and the restored stream bed.
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
SUPPORT RESILIENT POWERGRIDS
A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).
Day 2 - Climate Crisis
DISCONNECT FROM EMAIL
I will disconnect from my email when not at school or work.
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 1 - Community & Justice
MEET MY NEIGHBORS
I will meet 3 new office, dorm, or apartment neighbors each day.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN RICHMOND
I will spend 30 minutes learning about environmental justice issues in Richmond.
Day 3 - Food & Water
GO MEATLESS
I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) per day.
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 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 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
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
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 7 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
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 120 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
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 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
SHOP WOMEN-OWNED
I will shop from women-owned businesses today.
Day 1 - Community & Justice
LEARN ABOUT EQUITY & INCLUSION
I will spend 60 minutes learning about equity and inclusion resources on campus and 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 1 - Community & Justice
HELP OTHERS
I will offer to help person(s) who are in need each day.
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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Andi Punishill 11/17/2023 9:13 AMgreenspidergreenspidergreenspider-
Isabella Andrus 11/17/2023 12:57 PMso so green -
Pinar Yalcin 11/17/2023 10:33 AMLet’s go!
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Andi Punishill 11/14/2023 7:59 PM4 meatless meals today #freethehomies-
Pinar Yalcin 11/17/2023 10:35 AMGREENUR 💚💚💚 -
Isabella Andrus 11/14/2023 8:06 PMlet them go they didn't do nothing
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Andi Punishill 11/14/2023 7:58 PMall my homies love the ecochallenge -
Andi Punishill 11/14/2023 7:58 PMlike soooooooooooooo green -
Andi Punishill 11/14/2023 7:58 PMguys i’m literally so green it’s crazy -
Andi Punishill 11/11/2023 4:43 PMcommenting for the algorithm-
Zoe Cultrara 11/11/2023 4:51 PMGREEN SPIDER YAY
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