Noel Wurst
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 231 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO17single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO55minutesspent learning
Noel's actions
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.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
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.
Land + Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will look for sustainable palm oil products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSP) label. I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation and opt for ones that help sustain healthy communities and forests.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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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Noel Wurst 4/09/2024 9:38 AMGoing good! I, admittedly, started off a little slow, but after setting some reminders+alarms to get me off of my butt, I'm now enthusiastic to make this campaign part of my daily routine.-
Jo Laing 4/10/2024 3:13 AMYay!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Cooking Oil DisposalDid anything about this action surprise you? Do you use more or less oil than you thought?
Noel Wurst 4/09/2024 9:36 AMI learned about some local spots right down the street that have used cooking oil donation/dropoff containers - going to start utilizing those soon!-
Jo Laing 4/10/2024 3:18 AMThat's so cool. I learned about a place nearby where people donate veggies and fruits from their gardens/allotments that need eaten before they spoil. I'll be taking a trip up there come berry time!
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