Tracey Abell
"Always striving to learn, contribute, and grow in new ways that benefit the sustainability and wellness of our communities! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 40 THIS WEEK
- 431 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO13plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO315minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Tracey's actions
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
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
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 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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Tracey Abell 4/22/2024 7:44 AMWent for a beautiful walk along the San Diego coast with wildflowers and blooms abounding from the Spring weather and recent rains - absolutely beautiful!
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William Vaughan 4/22/2024 7:51 AMThank looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Tracey Abell 4/19/2024 8:13 AMI've been traveling for conferences the last week and see opportunities to make events more sustainable - like straws and plastic cups. That said, I see more and more sustainability initiatives than ever before with use of compostable items and straws only on request vs automatically given, for example. These are steps in the right direction with more work ahead. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests 30 for 30 in NatureWhat have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
Tracey Abell 4/09/2024 7:15 AMGoing for a walk always helps to clear my mind and spark creativity. I loved all the vignettes of spring throughout my neighborhood! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
Tracey Abell 4/08/2024 8:08 AMWe explored a beautiful nature walk outside of Trout Lake, Washington with Mt. Adams in full view. We saw a herd of elk and heard the most beautiful symphony of frogs in the evening! -
Tracey Abell 4/08/2024 8:06 AMOn Saturday, we explored a new hike in the Columbia Gorge, a beautiful natural area we love to explore. This is Mosier Ridge Trail in Mosier, Oregon, and the wildflowers are beautiful right now! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Tracey Abell 4/01/2024 7:56 PMPlanting our new tree was inspiring and rejuvenating! We'd lost a tree during the snow and ice storm in Portland earlier this year, and we were able to bring life back with this corner of the yard, get a workout while doing, and enjoy some time outside! -
Tracey Abell 4/01/2024 7:16 PMKicking off earth moth with planting a tree! Looking forward to inspiring each other this month and contributing to the sustainability of our communities! -
Tracey Abell 4/01/2024 7:11 PMLooking forward to sharing our ideas and celebrating our actions to create a more sustainable future! Even small, incremental change has a big impact when we work together!