Joseph Abdala
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 716 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO207plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO30advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO9.0treesplanted
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UP TO433minutesspent learning
Joseph's actions
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 9 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
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
Learn About Water Justice in My Area
I will spend at least 5 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
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
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
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 5 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
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
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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Joseph Abdala 4/10/2024 8:31 AMWe should all consider saving earth 🌎 -
Joseph Abdala 4/10/2024 8:30 AMYou guys are doing well keep going!!! -
Joseph Abdala 4/06/2024 5:18 PMAlso looking forward for the solar eclipse I am really nervous-
Jeanne Poirier 4/06/2024 6:41 PMIt will be fine! You must be young Joseph - these are not new occurrences and just wish I had saved proper viewing eyeglasses from previous times. Save your eyes!!
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Joseph Abdala 4/06/2024 5:18 PMI am looking forward for tomorrow’s activities -
Joseph Abdala 4/06/2024 5:17 PMI picked up some trash on the ground to help the environment -
Joseph Abdala 4/06/2024 5:17 PMToday I stayed hydrated and went outside a lot -
Joseph Abdala 4/06/2024 5:16 PMAlso today I went on my referee course so much fun -
Joseph Abdala 4/06/2024 5:16 PMToday I enjoyed playing soccer -
Joseph Abdala 4/05/2024 8:26 AMI love going into the nature -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-FreeWhere did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?