Ellie Uribe
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,252 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO129pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO35plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0peoplehelped
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UP TO3.0neighborsmet
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO4.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO210minutesspent outdoors
Ellie's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
A Call to Sustainability
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
Community
Pick Up Litter
I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.
A Call to Sustainability
Pay Attention to Current Events
I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 3 new neighbor(s) this week.
Consumption and Economy
Watch a Documentary
I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.
Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 2 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 61.92 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 67.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Research Better Transportation
I will research one of the solutions presented in this week's session on Transportation and see if there are any groups in my community already doing this work.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Ecological Principles
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Visions of Sustainability
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
A Call to Sustainability
Research Local Organizations
I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.
A Call to Sustainability
Talk To Others
I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
Consumption and Economy
Support Local Businesses
I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.
Ecological Principles
Research Renewable Energy Options
I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need this week.
Visions of Sustainability
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
A Call to Sustainability
Learn About Local Issues
I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.
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