Connie Grinols
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 356 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO2.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO68gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0minutespent outdoors
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
Connie's actions
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Action Track: Community
Attend Earth Day Fair
I will attend the Earth Day fair at Caldwell Park for an hour 11 am-4 pm on April 20th to learn more about local community groups
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species. I will spend 5 minutes each day learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Grow Local
I will research and plant a garden filled with native fruits, vegetables, and flowers to nurture local wildlife and ecosystems. I will find nearby nurseries that offer plants native to my area.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Biodiversity and Me
I will spend at least 5 minutes each day researching what biodiversity is, how biodiversity positively impacts our world, and how the loss of biodiversity harms it. I will share what I learn on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Land + Forests
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 5 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 5 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Plastic in Clothing and WaterHow did you try to catch the release of microplastics in your laundry? What did you learn in the process?
Connie Grinols 4/23/2024 1:25 PMI purchased a few items that meet the Oeko-Tex standard 100 that have been tested and proven free of harmful levels of toxic substances. The items I bought were free from 1000 harmful substances. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Weekly Meal PlanningHow did it feel to plan out your meals and stick to them in an effort to reduce food waste?
Connie Grinols 4/22/2024 5:02 PMI noticed at the Sprouts they now have some packaging that is compostable. Hopefully this will become popular in all stores.-
Sarah Jane Reyes 4/22/2024 5:11 PMwow! very sustainable!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Connie Grinols 4/22/2024 3:55 PMI had not walked around Anderson River Park in a very long time. Usually went there for a specific event. Listening to the river is so relaxing as I had a lot to contemplate. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Grow LocalHow did it feel to plant something native in your area to support local wildlife and biodiversity? What did you plant? Please consider adding a photo.
Connie Grinols 4/15/2024 7:46 AMI have a few native plants that I planted years ago. My mexican sage attracts hummingbirds and I just noticed last week that my lilac bush had many butterfly visitors. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Connie Grinols 4/15/2024 7:44 AMTo create a zero waste day is a challenge. I know there are other products in lieu of paper towels that I should consider purchasing. -
Connie Grinols 4/11/2024 2:05 PMI know I need to eat less beef and chicken. What I do eat, as often as I can it's organic, humanely raised. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Biodiversity and MeWhat did you learn about biodiversity and how are you connected to it through everyday actions?
Connie Grinols 4/09/2024 7:29 AMI learned that Biodiversity is usually explored at three levels: genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity. -
Connie Grinols 4/04/2024 2:10 PMI have a low maintenance front yard, but I will plant few more plants native to our region, which can save insects and the ecosystems that depend on them. -
Connie Grinols 4/03/2024 7:21 AMWhen buying fresh produce, I use my reusable mesh produce bags instead of grabbing the plastic bags in the produce section. There's tag on the side of the bag with the weight so when you check out they can subtract the bag weight. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?