
Rachel Weinberg-Rue
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Rachel's Actions
Day 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT GREEN ENERGY IN CHILE
I will learn about Chile's shift towards sustainable energy through the use of geothermal energy.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
I WILL TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER TRANSPORTATION QUIZ
I will take the BAGS transportation quiz to learn about transportation at UR and general transportation knowledge.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "A Field Guide for Transformation" by Leah Cardamore Stokes.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
I WILL LEARN ABOUT LITHIUM MINING IN CHILE
I will watch a video to learn about the impact of negative impact of green technology on Chile's deserts.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
If all Americans maintained their tire pressure, we would save 1.2 billion gallons of gas annually.
Day 4 - 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 4 - 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 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF FOSSIL FUELS
I will learn about the negative impacts of fossil fuels on our health and the environment by reading at least one article.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY IN VIRGINIA
I will learn about renewable energy in Virginia.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "Solutions Underfoot" by Jane Zelikova and "Notes From a Climate Victory Garden" by Louise Maher-Johnson.
Day 3 - 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 3 - 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 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
Day 3 - 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 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Day 2 - Water is Life
LEARN ABOUT THE IMPACT OF MINING IN CHILE ON WATER
I will learn about the impact of mining on water resources in Chile by reading at least one article.
Day 2 - Water is Life
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "Loving a Vanishing World" by Emily N. Johnston and "Solutions at Sea" by Emily Stengel.
Day 2 - Water is Life
ATTEND A TOUR OF THE ECO-CORRIDOR
I will attend a tour of the Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor to learn about stream restoration and sustainable land practices on campus. Tours will occur at 11:00am and 4:00pm. We will meet at the Eco-Corridor entrance across from the steam plant.
Day 2 - Water is Life
CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS
I will check for water leaks in my home.
Day 2 - Water is Life
SMART LAUNDRY
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
Day 2 - Water is Life
BRUSH MY TEETH WITHOUT RUNNING WATER
I will save up to 2 gallons (7.5 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
READ THE SPIDERS GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING
I will read the Spiders Guide to Sustainable Living to learn more about individual sustainability on campus and in Richmond.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
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 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
I will avoid using items with single-use packaging when possible.