
Natalie Thatcher
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 366 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1community eventshosted or attended
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up to2documentarieswatched
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up to355minutesspent learning
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up to1lightbulbsreplaced
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up to12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to300minutesbeing mindful
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up to32plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to120minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to112gallons of waterhave been saved
Natalie's Actions
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
USE REUSABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
I will avoid sending 8 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
ATTEND "ENVIRONMENT UNDONE" TALK
Attend a virtual talk by Pulitzer Center journalists, Tish Sanghera and Disha Shetty, on the project "Environment Undone" at 7:30pm.
Day 5 - Water is Life
CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS
I will check for water leaks in my home.
Day 5 - Water is Life
WATER CRISIS IN INDIA
I will learn about the water supply in India by reading at least one article.
Day 5 - Water is Life
LEARN ABOUT SEA LEVEL RISE IN INDIA
I will learn about sea level rise in India by reading an article or watching a video.
Day 5 - Water is Life
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER WATER QUIZ
I will test my knowledge of water by taking the Be A Green Spider Water Quiz on the Office for Sustainability's website.
Day 5 - Water is Life
BRUSH MY TEETH WITHOUT RUNNING WATER
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Day 5 - Water is Life
LESS THAN 5-MINUTE SHOWERS
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
ATTEND "GATHER" FILM SCREENING
I will attend the RVA Environmental Film Festival screening of "Gather" and a discussion with director Sanjay Rawal at 7:00pm.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LESS WATER INTENSIVE FOODS
I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LOWER ON THE FOOD-CHAIN
I will eat lower on the food-chain to reduce my carbon footprint.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER FOOD QUIZ
I will test my knowledge of food at UR with the Be A Green Spider Food Quiz.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS
I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN INDIA
I will learn about how farmers in India are adopting sustainable practices in food production.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
I will avoid using items with single-use packaging when possible.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
TRY OUT COMPOSTING
I will reduce food waste by composting my food waste.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
OPT-IN TO REUSABLE NAPKINS & UTENSILS
I will use reusable napkins instead of single-use disposable napkins. I will opt-out of using single-use utensils by bringing my reusable set to an on-campus dining location or take-out restaurant.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
LEARN ABOUT THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY IN AMERICA
I will learn about recent changes to the recycling industry in America and their connections to Asia.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
LEARN ABOUT WASTE REDUCTION EFFORTS IN INDIA
I will learn about waste reduction efforts in India.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER RECYCLING QUIZ
I will learn about how to reduce waste by taking the Office for Sustainability's Be A Green Spider Recycling Quiz.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
WATCH VIDEO ON PROJECT DRAWDOWN
I will watch a video on Project Drawdown.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT SOLAR ENERGY IN INDIA
I will learn about renewable energy in India.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
REDUCE PERSONAL VEHICLE USE
I will walk, bike, or use public transportation in place of driving my personal vehicle to a destination.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF FOSSIL FUELS
I will watch a documentary about climate change to learn about the effects that fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions have on our planet.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY IN VIRGINIA
I will learn about renewable energy in Virginia.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER ENERGY QUIZ
I will test my knowledge of energy at UR with the Be A Green Spider Energy Quiz
Day 2 - Powering the Future
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 - Powering the Future
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, appliances, and power strips turned off when not using them.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
Unplug
I will spend 30 minute(s) participating in non-virtual activities around campus, such as having a picnic outside or talking a walk in the Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
BUY NOTHING
I will buy nothing (meal plans excluded) the whole day today.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
HAPPINESS PROJECT IN INDIA
I will learn about the Happiness Project in India.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
PRACTICE GRATITUDE
I will write down three things that I am grateful for OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
PRACTICE MINDFULNESS
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
De-Clutter
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.