The easiest way is to transport everything in cloth bags or reusable items
Eric Nilsson
"Mission 2024 - let's surpass 2023 !"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 372 THIS WEEK
- 1,748 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO5.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO28advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO3,329minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO555minutesspent learning
Eric's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Action Track: Community
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 3 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
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.
Action Track: Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 5 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 120 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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.
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.
Land + Forests
10k steps a day - keep the doctor away
Get a pedometer or one of those amazing fitness/smart watches, to measure how much you are doing and to encourage you to reach your goal. Most people do 4-5 thousand steps a day anyway, just walking around doing chores, going to work, shopping etc. So it won’t take long. Don’t power walk at first, go at your own comfortable speed. Build-up slowly. Build up to 10 thousand steps. Maybe add a thousand steps every couple of days till you’re really strong. If you have a really busy day, just try and incorporate extra steps by using the stairs instead of the lift, parking the car further from the supermarket doors, getting off the bus a stop early, etc. etc. Fit Flops By the time you are walking 10k steps a day you will have walked 3-5 miles a day, burnt fat, lost weight, improved your mood and strengthened your heart.
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
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
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 3 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 60 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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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Eric Nilsson 4/26/2024 12:26 PMGot it for today with a small Walk :)-
Madewell Summerlin 1261 4/26/2024 12:29 PMSounds like a fantastic day!
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Eric Nilsson 4/26/2024 12:25 PMGot it for today with a small Walk :) -
Eric Nilsson 4/26/2024 12:25 PMGot it for today with a small Walk :) -
Eric Nilsson 4/25/2024 12:47 PMA small Walk in the evening and the Challenge is done for today.-
Aderonke Akande 4/26/2024 11:36 AMYou're an inspiration Eric!
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Prenie Ordonez 4/25/2024 12:50 PMYaay! Congrats! -
Faheem Afzal 4/25/2024 12:49 PM -
NITESH SEKHSARIA 4/25/2024 12:47 PMGreat work :)
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Eric Nilsson 4/24/2024 12:38 PMToday was a good day for steps :D
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Renè Scholz 4/26/2024 9:05 AMRespekt... -
Eric Nilsson 4/25/2024 6:20 AMPicture
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-FreeWhere did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?
Eric Nilsson 4/24/2024 2:16 AMWhat we have found is that it is extremely difficult to change because plastic is almost everywhere.
The easiest way is to transport everything in cloth bags or reusable items -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Eric Nilsson 4/24/2024 12:07 AMNo matter what the recommendation says, you should always eat consciously.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Calculate My Carbon ImpactWhere in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?
Eric Nilsson 4/24/2024 12:04 AMUnfortunately, this was less surprising. As I work in the field, this is of course the car.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Low Carbon DietWhich high carbon foods will you eat less of, and what are some low carbon options you'll choose instead?
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Tünde Benő 4/25/2024 7:07 AMLow low-carbon diet means lowering your meat consumption generally or reducing waste regarding meat. Grain is a carbohydrate, its carbon emission is 0.75 so somewhere between the egg and milk.
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Eric Nilsson 4/23/2024 11:05 AMNew Day, new goal :) Got it!