Traci Bergmann
POINTS TOTAL
- 5 TODAY
- 185 THIS WEEK
- 531 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO128gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO7.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO5.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0single-use bagnot sent to the landfill
Traci's actions
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.
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
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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
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.
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.
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 Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Traci Bergmann 4/18/2024 2:56 PMI have been using reusable bags for a while now. At first, I would forget them when going inside a store, so I would just pay the 10 cents for a bag. Now, if I forget I will actually take my cart of groceries to my trunk and bag the items myself! I need to get better about clothing stores. I don't like to carry a bag while shopping for clothes.-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/19/2024 11:40 AMI have forgotten to bring bags before, and it kills me to have to pay. I now keep a supply of bags in the back of my car.
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Traci Bergmann 4/18/2024 9:11 AMFamily of geese on my campus walk yesterday.-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/18/2024 12:34 PMSuch a pretty picture Traci! -
Jennifer Daniels 4/18/2024 9:14 AMThe babies are so fluffy! I saw ducklings yesterday too. :)
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Traci Bergmann 4/17/2024 5:03 PMI now have little eggs in the tiny nest on my wreath.-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/18/2024 12:35 PMThat looks like it was made for a store. Amazing how well they construct. -
Jennifer Daniels 4/18/2024 9:14 AMWow - love seeing the progress of these little ones!
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Traci Bergmann 4/16/2024 10:18 AMOur office orchid loves the grow light in the nearby plant!
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Jennifer Daniels 4/17/2024 3:28 PMGorgeous!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Weekly Meal PlanningHow did it feel to plan out your meals and stick to them in an effort to reduce food waste?
Traci Bergmann 4/15/2024 12:03 PMI have learned to only buy the amount of produce I need for my meal plans. I often overbuy when produce is on sale, because I have the best intentions to use it all. Meal planning has helped me realize that I can freeze items, like berries and use them later in yogurt or a smoothie.-
Melissa Szostak 4/15/2024 12:27 PMI am the same way, filled with good intentions to use all the produce I buy. I definitely have noticed the benefits from meal planning. Not only am I wasting less food, I am spending less at the grocery store since I'm not buying "good intention" produce.
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Traci Bergmann 4/12/2024 5:06 PMTwo birds made a tiny nest on top of the wreath on my front door. My boyfriend said that we can give them free rent for a couple of months!-
Ashley Mesa 4/16/2024 9:51 AMIt's so cool to see bird nests. The way it is just a perfect little bed for them. Its adorable. -
Jennifer Daniels 4/15/2024 11:40 AMWow - they made a great nest!
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Traci Bergmann 4/11/2024 5:06 PMReflection pond on our campus water systems tour today.
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Jennifer Daniels 4/12/2024 8:55 AMSo beautiful! Thanks for joining us!
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Traci Bergmann 4/09/2024 8:01 PMToday was such a beautiful day, I took TWO walks!-
Julie Gonsalves 4/10/2024 11:01 AMWow, good job!
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Traci Bergmann 4/05/2024 8:53 AMSurprise bloom at my new house!-
Julie Gonsalves 4/05/2024 9:16 AMWhat a nice surprise! -
Kat Marian 4/05/2024 9:05 AMStunning! Rest of the teams says "pretty"!
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