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Nicole DiTolla

Deloitte Philadelphia

"As I'm gearing up to move, I want to donate old clothes and furniture and find ways to be sustainable while moving. "

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participant impact

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    2.0
    items
    repaired
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    4.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
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    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    50
    minutes
    spent learning
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    125
    minutes
    spent outdoors
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    50
    minutes
    being mindful
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    5.0
    pieces of litter
    picked up
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    1.0
    tree
    planted
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    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Nicole's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Go by Bike

SDG 11

I will commute by bike 2 miles each day and get my muscles moving while avoiding sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 5 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk

SDG 15

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 10 minutes and collect 3 items of litter.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/11/2023 6:28 AM
    Replaced all the lightbulbs in my bathroom with LED bulbs.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Plant a Tree
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/11/2023 6:28 AM
    Lowes has a great selection of tree seeds/saplings right now - go check them out!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Mend Clothing
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/07/2023 10:00 AM
    Shirt #1 - was a vintage pink shirt I picked up thrifting that needed some alterations to fit me.
    Dress #1 - was a little bit loose on the hems, fixed it right up.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
    What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/07/2023 9:59 AM
    I was vegan during February and wanted to try baking chocolate chip cookies vegan style. Turns out the dough itself is amazing, so I didn't end up baking any cookies :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon Impact
    What is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/04/2023 5:26 AM
    I consume 9.7 tons CO2e. Not bad, but not good. Also think corporate companies should be held accountable and not average people. The Fortune 500 can do SO much more.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness
    What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/04/2023 5:20 AM
    Honestly, I'm not a fan of meditating. But it was so nice out I went on my front porch and just had a couple of minutes of quiet reflection. (Slightly hard to do, but it made me think of all the chores I needed to get done!)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/04/2023 5:16 AM
    I live in Delaware and found a cool local park - Lumps Pond. They have a ton of trails and I'll definitely be going back.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Track My Purchases
    How have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/04/2023 5:15 AM
    Budgeting is a huge part of this. I try to buy local food/groceries and only get what I need. Also meal planning has helped with this, which I didn't think it would!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

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    Nicole DiTolla 4/03/2023 7:36 AM
    Found out I only use 1,163 gallons of water per day, when the average is 1,802 gallons! Pretty neat.