I have been making my own cleaning product, actually, baking soda and vinegar is my best friend! I'm happy to find out that what I have been using are eco-friendly, helps protect our planet and supports biodiversity. I recommend you try making your own cleaners at home, I can guarantee you that it is effective!
Angela Mae Clarete
"Let’s work together by educating each other on how we can save the earth 🌍 "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 317 THIS WEEK
- 1,513 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO31pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO150plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO26advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO739minutesspent learning
Angela Mae'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
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 3 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Action Track: Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
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
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
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.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
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 2 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
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.
Action Track: Community
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
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
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.
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.
Action Track: Community
ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR
On Wed 24th April, I will attend the Earth Month Ecochallenge Webinar on Conservation to learn about what individuals, companies and other organizations can do to promote biodiversity and nature protection.
Action Track: Community
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
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.
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.
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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Angela Mae Clarete 4/27/2024 6:24 AMHappy Weekend Everyone! We’re on to our last few days before the end of this ecochallange. I am happy with the knowledge I gained during this challenge, I will surely make it a practice even after this month! 🤗 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Reduce Pollutants in CleaningWhat did you learn about ingredients in our cleaning products and how they impact water and biodiversity? Did you try making your own cleaning products? If so, how did it go?
Angela Mae Clarete 4/25/2024 10:11 PMI've learned that conventional cleaning products have several negative impacts on the environment and human health. They contribute to water pollution by releasing harsh chemicals into drains and end up in our waterways. According to EPA certain ingredients in cleaners can be hazardous to aquatic species. Many surfactants used in conventional products break down into more toxic chemicals, which threaten marine life. Additionally, these products contribute to air pollution through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fine particulate matter. Prolonged exposure to these chemicals can cause skin irritations, allergies, and respiratory problems.
I have been making my own cleaning product, actually, baking soda and vinegar is my best friend! I'm happy to find out that what I have been using are eco-friendly, helps protect our planet and supports biodiversity. I recommend you try making your own cleaners at home, I can guarantee you that it is effective! -
Angela Mae Clarete 4/25/2024 8:59 PMToday, I've learned that sustainable seafood refers to fish, shellfish, and seaweeds that are harvested or farmed in a way that doesn't harm the environment, treat workers fairly, and helps local economies. I encourage everyone to commit to better seafood choices. 🌊🐟-
Akhil Vardhan 4/25/2024 9:00 PMThat's Great!!
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Angela Mae Clarete 4/24/2024 10:30 PMPlastic is mainly made from fossil oil and every kg of plastic creates about 3-6 kg CO2e emissions. Since our average yearly consumption of plastic is about 50 kg per person, it gives a climate footprint of about 150-300 kg CO2e per person per year. If you really need a plastic item, try to find one made of bioplastic or recycled plastic. 🛍️ -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Calculate My Carbon ImpactWhere in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?
Angela Mae Clarete 4/23/2024 11:08 PMI was surprised with the results when I tried the ecological footprint and carbon calculator. In the ecological footprint calculator, it shows that I emit most carbon in my food consumption while in the carbon calculator, the ones that contributes most is travel.
To reduce this output, I willing to:- Start shifting from eating beef to eating vegetables and plant-based meals.
- Avoid long distance travels via plane, look for alternative routes and travel via train, bus, ferry or car instead.
- Walking instead or riding the car if it is just nearby.
- Reducing plastic consumption. If I really need a plastic item, I will try to find one made of bioplastic or recycled plastic.
- I will try to shop less and go for quality products instead of cheap products that wear out quickly.
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PRATEEK SINGHVI 4/23/2024 11:15 PMI belive I waste mostly on Food Items at my household includin plastic products, I have now decided to minize food waste by cookin the amount we can consume and started to think of reuse method of plastic products , like I use Empty Mositurizer bottle to fill with my hand wash Liquid Soap......
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Angela Mae Clarete 4/23/2024 10:33 PMWhen buying, go for quality instead of cheap products that wear out quickly. It is the quantity of things, rather than the cash flow, that affects your carbon footprint. 🛒🛍️💡-
John Andre San Miguel 4/24/2024 4:39 AMYes, we produce so much waste when buying cheap yet low quality products!
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Angela Mae Clarete 4/23/2024 10:24 PMBy continuously choosing products that are local or in season you reduce the carbon footprint from your diet by more than 10%. 💡🌱 -
Angela Mae Clarete 4/22/2024 9:30 PMImpact investing isn't just about financial returns, it's about making a difference and leaving a positive legacy. In addition to, sustainable investing allows us to align our financial goals with our values, contributing to a greener, healthier planet. Let's invest in a more sustainable future! 🌳🪙🌎-
John Andre San Miguel 4/23/2024 2:22 AMYes, invest with the environment in mind as well!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Invest in NatureWhat did you learn about how investing can support the environment and create a more sustainable world?
Angela Mae Clarete 4/22/2024 9:08 PMI've learned that investing in a more sustainable world is not only a responsible choice but also a strategic one. Moreover, it is smart for both the planet and our wallet.
Sustainable investments or sustainable finance's aim is to create a positive impact while considering long-term sustainability. It focuses on projects and investments that promote environmental protection and conservation which includes initiatives related to clean energy, climate change mitigation, biodiversity and resource efficiency. By supporting environmentally friendly projects and companies, we can make a positive impact, contribute to a greener, healthier planet while potentially earning returns. ☘️🪙 -
Angela Mae Clarete 4/22/2024 6:10 AMHappy Earth Day Everyone! 🌏 Let's all continue our commitment in saving the planet and let's encourage our family, friends and colleagues to do the same. 😊-
Jennilyn Hilario 4/23/2024 3:20 AMYes indeed! This commitment goes beyond ecochallenge month and should be part of our everyday life.
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