Amy Workman
""To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment"- while the sentiment is hundreds of years old I want to do my part to ensure the next generations can take the same pleasure in nature."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO4.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO102gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO75minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO75minutesspent learning
Amy'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
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 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.
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.
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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
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
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
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
Amy Workman 4/25/2024 1:15 PMFarmers markets are a great place to meet people who practice sustainability, this past weekend I met a honey bee keeper, he had several products from his bees, but also was able to teach on bee friendly practices in our area -
Amy Workman 2/28/2024 6:18 AMSo excited for this challenge to kick off! We have several actions that we can do as company wide events! Lots of group and family opportunities! Looking to help encourage our team to do twice as much as we did last year!-
Liz Zavodsky (EcoChallenge Staff) 2/28/2024 9:46 AMFantastic! We are looking forward to following along all you do and share.
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Amy Workman 2/28/2024 5:24 AMExcited to be part of the company challenge to go green! Last year we did some impressive things: This year we want to do even more! Below are some of the awesome things accomplished in April 2023:109 zero waste meals1905 minutes spent on mindfulness918 minutes spent away from a screen1766 gallons of water saved8633 minutes spent outdoors2354 minutes spent learning131 square feet of community beautification9 trees planted-
Liz Zavodsky (EcoChallenge Staff) 2/28/2024 9:46 AMSo inspiring!
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