Hope Saunier
4/24/2024 6:16 AM
Picking up trash in my neighborhood not only makes me feel good to be outside but also to make the area look better.
Hope Saunier
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO2.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO7.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO175minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
Hope's actions
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
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.
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.
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.).
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
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.
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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Action Track: Community
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Action Track: Community
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
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 QUESTIONLand + Forests Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + 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.
Hope Saunier 4/18/2024 12:25 PMI have several native perennials planted all around my yard in several flowerbeds and add to them every year. Several varieties of milkweed to support the Monarch butterflies. Native Columbine, Spiderwort, Aster, and Jacobs Ladder are some of the flowering varieties of native perennials that are favorites of the bees. -
Hope Saunier 4/18/2024 8:18 AMLearning all these different subjects to help improve our environment and be more aware of things to avoid and use in place of has me feeling more positive with life.-
Yumei Feng 4/18/2024 8:33 AMFeel the spirit!
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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?
Hope Saunier 4/09/2024 6:02 AMThe use of plastic has increased greatly since the 1970's to the point that microplastic is now showing up in our own bodies. Taking your own reusable bags to the store and using a ceramic coffee mug at work are some of the small things to change this increased use of plastics.-
Tanya Soneja 4/09/2024 6:07 AMSo sad that microplastic is now showing up in our body. Just wonder what we are leaving for next generations.
Reuseable cups and bags should be made mandatory everywhere.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Hope Saunier 4/09/2024 5:43 AMI have several metal water bottles that I use to drink water and refill them. It not only keeps my water cold but then I am not tempted to drink carbonated drinks with straws. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
Hope Saunier 4/08/2024 11:02 AMI have planted several native flowers around my yard and add to it every year. Examples are purple coneflowers, spotted bee balm, cup flower, several types of milkweed, and Joe Pye weed.