Jofrain Visda
"Our mission is to contribute even in the smallest way we can to save our planet from the continuous changing in a not so good way."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,833 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO4.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO44public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO365minutesspent learning
Jofrain's actions
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.
Land + Forests
Carry My Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me this month, to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will post on the feed my reflections, conversations, and actions I will take moving forward.
Action Track: Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues and write 1 letters or emails to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 5 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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.
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).
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 1 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
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
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.
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
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 5 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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.
Action Track: Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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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Jofrain Visda 4/29/2024 8:14 PMCongratulations to everyone who actively participated this earth month eco challenge! I will always bring all the lessons and new healthy habits that I got from here🙂 thank you eco challenge!🫰-
Louie Pacheco 4/29/2024 9:54 PMCongratulations!
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Jofrain Visda 4/28/2024 8:17 PMSo excited to know the result of our combined effort after this ecochallenge tomorrow :)-
Shobal Roy 4/28/2024 8:30 PM👍🏻yess
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Jofrain Visda 4/28/2024 6:58 AMPicture of my son with the native kids of Tanay, Rizal Ph. It was a well spent weekend with my family. We got to see how simple their life is, and how happy and contented they are despite of the lack of modern priviledges that at least my kid has.
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HARITHA HARIDAS M 4/28/2024 7:10 AMNice -
SHASHWAT MISHRA 4/28/2024 7:07 AMBeautiful pic!
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Jofrain Visda 4/27/2024 2:57 AMDid you know that a large tree basking under the sun on a hot day, can cool the surrounding just as effective as ten air conditioners operslating simultaneously?🙂 -
Jofrain Visda 4/25/2024 7:15 PMEcochallenge's end is near. Hope everyone will continue on doing the daily actions and made it a habit🙂-
Lily Centeno 4/25/2024 7:31 PMLet's Go!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Sustainability Lunch and LearnWho did you engage in your lunch and learn? What resources did you use? How did it go and what did you learn?
Jofrain Visda 4/25/2024 7:09 PMMy team got the chance to have our DINNER and learn at the hungry neighbors. We got to exchange ideas on how we take the daily and one time actions, how was the experience, favorite part, and more. -
Jofrain Visda 4/24/2024 7:51 PMIf an insect attacks a tree, it will fight back. Trees can flood their leaves with chemicals called phenolics, helping to deter any pests that may cause harm to the tree 🙂-
Louie Pacheco 4/24/2024 9:48 PMNice to know
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Jofrain Visda 4/24/2024 4:01 AMI want my future generations also see the animals that we can still save today, see and can play with the body of waters that we are cleaning, and inhale the fresh air that we breathe today and not in a tank 🙂-
Marc Addie Garin 4/24/2024 7:43 PMI'm with you my friend -
Reynier Marcos 4/24/2024 6:26 PMyes to animals -
Louie Pacheco 4/24/2024 4:24 AMThis is so nice
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Advocate for Forest ProtectionHigher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?
Jofrain Visda 4/23/2024 2:11 AMLifestyle choices can shift environmental impacts elsewhere by influencing consumption, waste generation, energy usage, water consumption, transportation habits, and food choices and many more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Jofrain Visda 4/23/2024 2:08 AMForests can offer opportunities for recreation, relaxation, physical activity, mental rejuvenation, connection with nature, learning, inspiration, and improved respiratory health :)-
Louie Pacheco 4/23/2024 2:10 AMthis is wonderful
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