Elizabeth Cheng
"be more earnest about caring for the environment"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 108 THIS WEEK
- 425 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO80minutesspent learning
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UP TO201pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120pounds of CO2have been saved
Elizabeth's actions
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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
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
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.
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
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.
Action Track: Community
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
TRY A NEW VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN RECIPE
I will try a new vegetarian or vegan recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
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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Elizabeth Cheng 4/15/2024 7:51 AMRoad trash pick up as a family through local scouts program.
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Gayle Senn 4/15/2024 8:59 PMAwesome! Great working together with the family as well!
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Elizabeth Cheng 4/09/2024 6:54 AMSpent this weekend protecting our apple trees. -
Elizabeth Cheng 3/29/2024 7:44 AMOne way that I consider change in my life is to do a change for short periods of time. For example, I've been exploring vegetarianism by making a small change in my life. During times when I travel, I will change to vegetarian menus. Then I can get an understanding how big that change might be in my life. One of the changes for April that I will be working on is minimizing one use plastic, for example, plastic bags, disposable coffee cups. I suspect we will be asked to do so eventually anyways. One way I've started is by stopping the use of disposable utensils at work, I instead use a camping utensil kit. Enjoy the start of ecochallenge 2024! -
Elizabeth Cheng 3/27/2024 6:32 AMFinished Netflix 3 Body problem this past weekend, I will be adding Silent Spring by Rachel Carson to my reading list.