Julie Gonsalves
"Working together for a better future!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 225 THIS WEEK
- 1,171 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.9poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO11milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO11milestraveled by foot
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UP TO17pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO40plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO196gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO800minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
Julie's actions
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 15 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 15 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.
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.
Climate + Air
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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.
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.
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
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
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
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 1 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
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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Julie Gonsalves 4/25/2024 8:23 AMIts a good day to get outside and enjoy nature!-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/25/2024 10:16 AMDo you want to take a walk with me?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
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ANGIE RAPOSO 4/25/2024 10:16 AMAgreed. Sometimes it helps to just take a moment for yourself.
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Julie Gonsalves 4/24/2024 4:49 PMonly six days left to go!-
Traci Bergmann 4/24/2024 5:08 PMThis challenge has gone by so fast!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
Julie Gonsalves 4/24/2024 4:46 PMEvery year my family plants additional almond trees. Without the bees there wouldn't be almonds to eat.-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/25/2024 10:18 AMI hate bees because they scare me...I seem to be the only one that gets stung by them...but I know I need them for my trees. So It's a love hate relationship for me...lol.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Endangered SpeciesWhat endangered species did you learn about and what did you learn?
Julie Gonsalves 4/23/2024 10:59 AMThere was a few on the list that surprised me.. different species of Tuna. The wolves video was interesting. Proves we need them for balance.-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/23/2024 3:39 PMSo many things get effected that we never realize.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Beauty and Personal ProductsWhat new insights did you gain about the skincare products you use? Did you reach out to advocate for refillable or recyclable packaging?
Julie Gonsalves 4/23/2024 10:43 AMThe skin deep database offered a lot of options.
I have removed a lot of products that come in plastic already, so I am always interested in options.-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/23/2024 3:40 PMThis is my next task to read up on. Hopefully I learn something new.
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Julie Gonsalves 4/23/2024 10:24 AMThere is so much plastic out there, its hard to get around it.-
Jennifer Daniels 4/23/2024 3:42 PMSO HARD to avoid it! I love when others share their tips, so we can also learn how to avoid more too.
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Julie Gonsalves 4/20/2024 6:27 PMBeautiful day to be outside-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/21/2024 12:37 PMAgreed!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and PaperBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Julie Gonsalves 4/18/2024 1:27 PMForests offer a natural cooling effect with shade. Protects soil from erosion. There is also the beauty of the forest.-
ANGIE RAPOSO 4/19/2024 11:35 AMagreed. I also love planting trees by my house. It has the same effect with cooling the house/yard.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
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ANGIE RAPOSO 4/19/2024 11:36 AMMakes you feel safer to walk around also. Shows people take care of their community.
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