Julie Witty
"I will help the Earth and HP make this a better place for all of us! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 55 TODAY
- 103 THIS WEEK
- 882 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO412pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO88plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO223plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO32advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Julie's actions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
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
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
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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Action Track: Community
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.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
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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Julie Witty 4/30/2024 9:27 AMIt's the very last day of Earth Month! We had such amazing participation this year from HP! I'm so very proud of our team! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
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Amber Weischedel 4/30/2024 9:31 AMI enjoy having a part to building a better community for myself and my children.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Julie Witty 4/30/2024 9:26 AMIt makes me feel so good to connect with the planet and know that I am doing something that will help future generations. -
Julie Witty 4/29/2024 6:56 AMSpent the weekend working in the garden! It was so nice getting some fresh air and taking care of the earth. -
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?
Julie Witty 4/26/2024 12:06 PMProbably when I travel for work - but this year I haven't traveled at all, so not much carbon emitted. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Julie Witty 4/26/2024 12:05 PMI have replaced a lot of my non-native plants, to reduce my water usage. I also replaced toilets with low flow toilets, and added low flow water restrictions to my faucets.-
Kerry Keck 4/26/2024 2:27 PMNative plants do require less water and bring the extra benefit of providing for the needs of beneficial insects (e.g. native, non-aggressive bees & butterflies/moths provide pollination for the bulk of home vegetable gardens and small orchards). The caterpillars of native butterflies & moths also are essential for bird populations, as they feed such soft-bodied insects to their nestlings.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Choose Renewable EnergyIf you are already signed up for your utility's renewable option, what other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage? If your company doesn't offer a renewable option, were they open to your request of this in the future?
Julie Witty 4/26/2024 12:04 PMOur utility does offer this option, but no longer pays you for extra energy that you return to the grid. That's very unfortunate, since they are taking your extra energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Beauty and Personal ProductsWhat new insights did you gain about the skincare products you use? Did you reach out to advocate for refillable or recyclable packaging?
Julie Witty 4/19/2024 11:51 AMI wish more products came in recyclable or reusable bottles. I will seek out products that can be refilled when possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Julie Witty 4/19/2024 11:49 AMIts very hard to carry around everything you generate in 1 day! I need to be more mindful of what I create in one day. -
Julie Witty 4/16/2024 5:31 AMI couldn't join the plalking event onsite today, so planning to go with the family after work in our neighborhood.