Laura Velez
"My mission is to learn more about the environment and how my daily actions make an impact! "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO4.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO30gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,370minutesspent learning
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UP TO315minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO17plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Laura's actions
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
CARRY MY TRASH
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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 3 - Food & Water
THE TRUTH ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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 3 - Food & Water
ATTEND THE LOCAL - GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
I will attend the Local-Global Sustainability Fair at Tyler Haynes Commons.
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 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
TOUR THE ECO-CORRIDOR
I will attend a tour of the Eco-Corridor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. to learn more about biodiversity and native species on our campus by utilizing the app iNaturalist.
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
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
LEARN ABOUT & PRACTICE SUSTAINABLE FASHION
I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Day 5 - Rethink Waste
VISIT THE SPIDER EXCHANGE
I will visit the on-campus "free store", known as the Spider Exchange, to donate unneeded items or "shop" for free from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spider Exchange is located at 24D New Frat Row.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
LOCAL INDIGENOUS PRACTICES
I will take 10 minutes to learn how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.
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
GO MEATLESS
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
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 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 3 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
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 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity
EXPLORE MY AREA
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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
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 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.
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
GO ON MINDFUL SELF-GUIDED TOUR
I will visit the Eco-Corridor for a self-guided tour between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to slow down, destress, and engage in mindfulness stations.
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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Laura Velez 11/17/2023 4:16 PMIn only 5 days I already learned so much about myself and my impacts! -
Laura Velez 11/16/2023 5:19 PMDid you guys see the sunset tonight?!? I caught the end of it in this photo:-
Eva VanAtta 11/17/2023 1:35 PMWow! Such a cool sunset, I bet the moon looked beautiful! -
Jean Creamer 11/17/2023 7:55 AMWow, what a gorgeous photo! And yes; I called my daughter while I was driving home and told her to look out her window at the sky.
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Laura Velez 11/15/2023 7:22 PMLooked into the truth about expiration dates, crazy how much we unnecessarily waste because of vague wording - 10/10 would recommend-
Rebecca Hedlund 11/16/2023 1:59 PMstop food waste!!! -
Laura Velez 11/15/2023 7:24 PM10/10 would recommend reading about it*
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Laura Velez 11/15/2023 2:38 PMLearned tons about trees at the sustainability fair today! Fun fact: the oldest tree on campus is at least 200 years old! WILD -
Laura Velez 11/15/2023 7:42 AMJust doing what I do best-
Eva VanAtta 11/15/2023 11:01 AMSo proud of this easy yet important daily task! Keep up the good work B)
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Laura Velez 11/14/2023 8:57 PMNever felt greener! Excited for the next few days.-
Rebecca Hedlund 11/14/2023 9:00 PMSo proud of you for your immersion into sustainability!
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Laura Velez 11/14/2023 12:29 PMMake sure you guys swing by the eco-corridor! Perfect to unwind and rest your mind. P.S. you can hear the water from the creak trickling by in this hammock 10/10 would recommend-
Rebecca Hedlund 11/14/2023 9:01 PMcreek
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Laura Velez 11/13/2023 9:26 PMHey guys! We are gonna KILL this challenge! -
Laura Velez 11/13/2023 2:16 PMKey takeaway: Manage people for benefit of the land rather than manage the land for benefit of the people -
Laura Velez 11/13/2023 11:45 AMDoing my daily duties! Turned off my roomies light
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Rebecca Hedlund 11/13/2023 9:28 PMLet's make this clear people -- I am NOT the roommate in question! #noenergywaste
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