Grace Lee
"By participating in this challenge, I hope to make myself and fellow Deloitte practitioners aware of newer conservation topics and promote a daily lifestyle that supports conservation."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 80 THIS WEEK
- 1,153 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO126plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO33plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO10advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO790minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
Grace's actions
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 10 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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 10 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Action Track: Community
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.
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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Grace Lee 4/30/2024 10:16 PMDay 30: Last day of EcoChallenge :( Along with my daily actions, this challenge has left me with good habits, a new (old and previously used) compost bucket, and a weed-free lawn that I plan to fill with native plants. The challenge lives on!-
Abby Marx 4/30/2024 10:23 PMThat is awesome! This month has left me inspired as well and I was proud of myself for getting back to my old passion of volunteering by joining the Earth Day weed pulling group. I feel like I have gained new perspective, habits, mindfulness, and community through this challenge!
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Grace Lee 4/29/2024 10:33 PMDay 29: Spent a few hours this past weekend clearing out weeds from my backyard. Hoping to make room for some native plants! -
Grace Lee 4/28/2024 11:58 PMDay 28: Two more days of EcoChallenge, let's finish strong! -
Grace Lee 4/26/2024 3:45 PMDay 26: Dropped off a year's worth of recyclables from my house at the Recycling Center. They sold for almost $15!
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Grace Lee 4/24/2024 10:22 PMDay 24: My favorite part about the EcoChallenge is not only keeping myself accountable and learning new things, but seeing everything my peers have been doing and reflecting on. I enjoy reading everyone's posts. It's very motivational to see so many people caring about and taking action towards conservation and sustainability. It reminds me that we are united by one common goal!-
Akhil Vardhan 4/24/2024 11:29 PMYes, That's Great!! -
LITTY PHILIP 4/24/2024 10:24 PMI echo that..
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Grace Lee 4/22/2024 9:35 AMHAPPY EARTH DAY EVERYONE! Let's take some extra time today to complete some one-time actions to educate ourselves and take actions based on what we learned. -
Grace Lee 4/21/2024 10:59 PMThis week is US National Park week. National Park Service parks, programs, and partners will host events and activities all week. Go get out there and learn about the wonderful nature we have access to! -
Grace Lee 4/19/2024 11:22 AMDay 19: Did you know that most auto shops like O'Reilly's or Autozone will take your used motor oil and oil filters to recycle for free? Last week I changed my oil at home and brought back my old oil and filter to the shop. Happy to be saving money on oil changes while also keeping it sustainable! -
Grace Lee 4/18/2024 1:57 PMDay 18: Today, our office had a TITOs lunch (Thursdays in the office). I brought my own reusable tupperware and saved a plastic plate from going into the landfill. AND I get to take leftovers home! Win win. -
Grace Lee 4/17/2024 11:44 AMDay 17: Earth Day is coming up on the 22nd! Look out for what local Earth Day events are happening near you this weekend. These events are a great opportunity to educate kids and adults alike on sustainability and climate topics.
In Sacramento, there's an annual Earth Day event that happens at Southside Park. This year's is on this Sunday 4/21. More information here: www.ecosacramento.net/sacearthday/-
Akul Arora 4/17/2024 10:53 PMLooking forward to this event. Will be super fun!
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