Nicole DiTolla
4/11/2023 6:28 AM
Replaced all the lightbulbs in my bathroom with LED bulbs.
Nicole DiTolla
"As I'm gearing up to move, I want to donate old clothes and furniture and find ways to be sustainable while moving. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 290 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0itemsrepaired
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO125minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO50minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO5.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
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.
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.
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.).
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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 QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Plant a TreeHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Nicole DiTolla 4/11/2023 6:28 AMLowes has a great selection of tree seeds/saplings right now - go check them out! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Mend ClothingWhat was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Nicole DiTolla 4/07/2023 10:00 AMShirt #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 QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian RecipeWhat 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!
Nicole DiTolla 4/07/2023 9:59 AMI 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 QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Nicole DiTolla 4/04/2023 5:26 AMI 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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Practice MindfulnessWhat 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?
Nicole DiTolla 4/04/2023 5:20 AMHonestly, 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 QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow 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?
Nicole DiTolla 4/04/2023 5:16 AMI 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 QUESTIONHealth & Equity Track My PurchasesHow have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Nicole DiTolla 4/04/2023 5:15 AMBudgeting 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 QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Nicole DiTolla 4/03/2023 7:36 AMFound out I only use 1,163 gallons of water per day, when the average is 1,802 gallons! Pretty neat.