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Rachel Orrison

Deloitte Omaha / Des Moines

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 988 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    440
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    11
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    2.0
    items
    repaired
  • UP TO
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    455
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,338
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    245
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,338
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    2.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Rachel's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 8 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture

SDG 14, 15

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

Climate & Ecosystems

Shop with a reusable bag

Use a reusable shopping bag or no bag at all to cut down on your waste from the grocery store!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

RESEARCH LARGE SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES

I will research sustainable alternatives to large purchases such as: cars, roofs, landscaping, concrete work, siding, paint, etc.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 5 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation

SDG 5

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

ENERGY AUDIT

I will complete an energy audit of my home through my local utility providers and identify my next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Online Energy Audit

SDG 7

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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
    Climate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
    What ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?

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    Rachel Orrison 4/28/2023 3:26 PM
    I really wanted to work on this goal, but it doesn't look like it will happen this month. Maybe later in the summer! I'm definitely going to get a load of mulch but need some better weekend weather and time to manage it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Donate Food
    Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

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    Rachel Orrison 4/28/2023 5:04 AM
    Sharing what you can is important to make sure as a community we support each other. Being mindful of what you can do and even asking for help yourself if needed should be engrained in our society.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Rachel Orrison 4/27/2023 1:23 PM
    We watched Chasing Coral. I love snorkeling and it was interesting and sad to better understand the challenges facing reefs.

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    Rachel Orrison 4/27/2023 5:14 AM
    If you are looking for reusable "ziploc" bags, I highly recommend Stasher bags! Best one's we've used for sure. Dishwasher safe, easy to open/close, even for kids.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?

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    Rachel Orrison 4/26/2023 10:52 AM
    I feel like lots of people are semi-supportive, but talking about it more and sharing actions taken could encourage them to see how they too can take next steps.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Volunteer in My Community
    What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?

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    Rachel Orrison 4/26/2023 10:49 AM
    I volunteer to coach soccer at my boy's school - I think outdoor play is so important, and I love to see them breathing fresh air and getting exercise with their friends.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills
    What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?

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    Rachel Orrison 4/24/2023 5:11 AM
    While I did this, it was hard I felt to get a lot of understanding from the utility bills. I wonder if the utility companies could help people better understand their usage on their bills?

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    Rachel Orrison 4/24/2023 5:08 AM
    I did not want to go outside on Saturday - after all the nice weather it was cold and windy. But at the same time I felt weird now NOT having outside time, so I braved the weather and was glad I did.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Rachel Orrison 4/24/2023 5:06 AM
    We watched The Lost Forest - it was interesting to think of how we can get a "baseline" on what has been happening with climate change, and what the man-made direct impacts are in addition to that. This was related to the Nobel Peace Prize, and it was heartening to see the scientists from around the globe working together.
  • 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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    Rachel Orrison 4/21/2023 5:25 AM
    I really enjoy how I notice more things. It brings a peacefulness and extra level of enjoyment. On a mindfulness walk through my neighborhood I was enjoy the spring growth and realized that there was also a beautiful smell coming from the cherry blooms. Usually I would have just kept walking but I decided to stop and actually soak it in for a minute.

    • Darian Patwal's avatar
      Darian Patwal 4/21/2023 7:25 AM
      Wow! This is a gorgeous tree! I love the photo :) Thanks for sharing!