Melissa Campanile

Guardians of The Green (LGBTQ+ and Sustainability ARGs)

"My mission is to lead by example in fostering a sustainable lifestyle for our family and community. Through active participation in the Eco challenge, we aim to instill in our children the importance of making eco-conscious choices, as they are the stewards of our planet's future. Together, we will embrace sustainable practices, cherish our environment, and cultivate a culture of mindful living. Let's inspire one another, learn together, and make a positive impact for generations to come."

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477 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

58

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

912

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

35

minutes

spent learning

Melissa's actions

Action Track: Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.

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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.

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Land + Forests

Zero Waste Day

The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.

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Land + Forests

Keep My Community Clean

At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.

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DAILY 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.

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DAILY 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Climate + Air

Declutter My Home Without the Landfill

Each day, I will learn about responsible ways to dispose of items and de-clutter, clean, donate, repurpose or recycle unneeded items in my home to make sure that what I get rid of doesn't go into the landfill.

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Freshwater + Oceans

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

It'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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.).

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Land + Forests

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.

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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?

Melissa Campanile 4/22/2024 1:03 PM

Happy Earth Day ! What are you doing to celebrate?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests 30 for 30 in Nature

What have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?

Melissa Campanile 4/22/2024 12:09 PM

Over the weekend, I took a bunch of the girls from my Girl Scout troop camping. Escaping to the wilderness, far from the hustle and bustle of daily life and artificial lights, provided a liberating opportunity and gave me some serious brain space for a change. Immersed in nature, particularly during the tranquil evening hours around a crackling campfire, felt truly amazing and allowed for moments of deep connection along with the joyful teenage chatter.

P.S. Smores game changer - substitute chocolate for Reese's peanut butter cup

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- Journee Elie 4/22/2024 12:13 PM
  
  I feel more energized and refreshed and I sleep better after spending a couple hours in nature.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water Bottle

What did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?

Melissa Campanile 4/09/2024 7:19 AM

A typical household may consume anywhere from 1 to 5 single-use plastic water bottles per day per person, depending on their lifestyle and preferences. This can add up to approximately 7 to 35 bottles per week for a family of four.

Our family about a year ago stopped purchasing single use water bottles and now use re-usable water bottles. The kids also either opt to use water fountains at school or carry a re-usable cups. It makes it easier when the middle schoolers are now perceived as "cool" to carry re-usable cups like the Stanley. When seeing the numbers of bottle consumed, I am happy our home made the switch.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air Declutter My Home Without the Landfill

How did it feel to intentionally declutter with putting things into the landfill? What did you learn along the way about yourself and our consumer and waste systems?

Melissa Campanile 4/04/2024 4:40 AM

Our family received gently used clothing from another family member. It's a satisfying feeling knowing that these clothes are getting another chance at usefulness, rather than being tossed away, which not only would be wasteful but also contribute to cluttering landfills.

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Melissa Campanile 3/29/2024 11:08 AM

Super excited to join the Eco-challenge again this year. I'm looking forward to learning new ways our family can change our daily lives to be more eco-friendly.

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