

๐ Ilea Sonia
"Think sustainable, act responsible!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 2,199 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO6.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO382gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0itemsrepaired
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO756minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,915minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO455minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO245pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO7.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO190pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1,005square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO10treesplanted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO45zero-waste mealsconsumed
๐ Ilea's actions
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 30 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.
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.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Stay on the Ground
SDG 11
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.
Economy & Communities
Chat With A Nonprofit
SDG 12
I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk
SDG 15
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 5 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 10 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
SDG 10
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG 8
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
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 householdโs 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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
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.
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 1 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Education & Livelihood
Host or Join a Cleanup Event
SDG 11, 17
Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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 โyour why.โ Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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๐ Ilea Sonia 4/30/2023 11:31 AMI am so happy I could help those who really needed it, especially children.
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๐ Ilea Sonia 4/30/2023 12:55 AMBeauties in our garden :) -
๐ Ilea Sonia 4/28/2023 10:12 PM-
Andreea Fratila 4/30/2023 12:36 AMCongratulations, everyone! -
Alina Dulama 4/29/2023 5:10 AMCongratulations! -
Natalia Teodorescu 4/28/2023 11:34 PMGo, go, go Emerson Team๐คฉ -
Bianca Bala 4/28/2023 10:52 PMAwesome ladies! <3 -
Ioana Verzes 4/28/2023 10:26 PMWonderful team! Good job girls!
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๐ Ilea Sonia 4/28/2023 10:10 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Host or Join a Cleanup EventHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
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๐ Ilea Sonia 4/28/2023 12:59 AMLet's go Cluj Team :) 3 more days !
We can do it :D-
Anamaria Boghean 4/28/2023 3:01 AMSure we can! ๐
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๐Iuliana Beschiu 4/28/2023 1:54 AMThank you for inspiring us through your actions and motivating words!
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๐ Ilea Sonia 4/26/2023 11:21 PMThree more days of Ecochallenge! Let's do this.
Let's build a more sustainable society, let's protect the world together,-
Teo Dora 4/27/2023 12:04 AM
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๐ Ilea Sonia 4/26/2023 12:28 AM-
doru cioara 4/27/2023 2:42 AMGo Green!
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Boita Rares Alexandru 4/26/2023 12:54 AMGo Green! -
Adrian Manolache 4/26/2023 12:39 AM๐ -
Natalia Teodorescu 4/26/2023 12:35 AMLet's Go, team!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Plant a TreeHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
๐ Ilea Sonia 4/25/2023 12:10 AMOffering the planet new sources of Oxygen is the best think we can do. I am happy that we organized also at school an event and kids learn about environmental protection since they are very young.
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Serban Raul 4/25/2023 2:38 AMTreaba buna, felicitari !
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๐ Ilea Sonia 4/24/2023 11:37 PM-
Alina Dulama 4/25/2023 9:37 AMDid you know these flowers are having medicinal properties, to name a few: reduce high blood pressure, soothe the nerves and promote restful sleep. -
Carmen Bozintan 4/25/2023 9:28 AMforget me not flowers ๐ -
Alexandra Coneac 4/25/2023 5:41 AMThey look so tiny and beautiful! :) -
Ildiko Toth 4/24/2023 11:41 PMWhat a beautiful photo! The rain made them even more vibrant color.
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