Emma-Grace Daniel
"I am so excited to encourage sustainability alongside coworkers and friends!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 791 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO338pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO244plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,720minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO763minutesspent learning
Emma-Grace's actions
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Climate + Air
Declutter My Home Without the Landfill
Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 45 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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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Emma-Grace Daniel 4/11/2024 10:39 AMI am absolutely loving this challenge and being a part of something greater!!-
Yaser Alghanmi 4/11/2024 10:46 AMThat is excellent. the best thing you can ever come out of this challenge with is a permanent adoption of an environment conservation habit.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and SouvenirsHow do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?
Emma-Grace Daniel 4/08/2024 10:02 AMBy choosing to shop local for souvenirs while out of town, we can positively impact the livelihood of local vendors, artists, and shop owners. This also cuts down on our carbon footprint when we reduce the need for shipping and extra packaging. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Emma-Grace Daniel 4/08/2024 7:27 AMMy apartment complex has a nature walking trail that I was able to explore for the first time. It has now become one of my favorite spaces to spend time outside and be active. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Emma-Grace Daniel 4/08/2024 7:25 AMBy conserving the water we would typically use on a daily basis, we will have higher water supply available to us in the case of drought or crisis. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Declutter My Home Without the LandfillHow did it feel to intentionally declutter with putting things into the landfill? What did you learn along the way about yourself and our consumer and waste systems?
Emma-Grace Daniel 4/08/2024 7:24 AMI am so thankful that I have learned how to better declutter without using the landfill. It makes me feel better knowing that I can help other people and the planet by doing this.-
Bobbie Castoro 4/08/2024 9:04 AMThat's a great point! Other people benefit from stuff we no longer have use for! Thanks for sharing this different perspective!
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Emma-Grace Daniel 4/08/2024 7:10 AMWe are a week in, and I am loving this challenge. The competitive aspect is giving me a greater desire to be involve, and in turn I am helping the world we live in!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Emma-Grace Daniel 4/04/2024 1:57 PMI have started to have more energy and a greater desire to be active because I am already out of the house!-
Whitney Mosteller 4/05/2024 8:18 AMSpring time and vitamin D! Its the best!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Emma-Grace Daniel 4/04/2024 1:56 PMIt gives me a since of pride to know I live in a place that people care about the world surrounding us! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Emma-Grace Daniel 4/04/2024 1:55 PMI used to use way too many disposable plastic bottles! Now I just reuse my Stanley and save the planet at the same time!-
Ammar AlMousa 4/04/2024 1:56 PMAnd keeps the water cooler at the same time !
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Emma-Grace Daniel 4/01/2024 12:49 PMWe just started, and I am excited to see the impact small changes in daily behavior can make!