Nicole Visco
4/18/2023 6:15 AM
I recently learned that hand washing dishes actually uses more water than using the dishwasher - totally would have expected the opposite! Keeping this in mind from now on.
Nicole Visco
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 665 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO134minutesspent learning
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UP TO310minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO135minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO310minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Nicole's actions
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
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.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.
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.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
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.
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.
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
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 30 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.
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 QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
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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 Visco 4/07/2023 10:09 AMBeginning my day with mindfulness leaves me feeling relaxed and balanced throughout the day! -
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 Visco 4/05/2023 5:56 AMI began tracking my spending in March and realized how much I was spending without even noticing! I've definitely reduced my consumption of products I don't need as well as clothing purchases and realized how much unnecessary stuff I was buying previously. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Work-Life BalanceHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Nicole Visco 4/05/2023 5:53 AMBy incorporating work-life balance, I've found that I am more productive at work and more present in my life outside of work. This creates space for intentionality in my life which can be used when building up sustainable habits. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Know Your ProduceWhat surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
Nicole Visco 4/05/2023 5:51 AMI've never seen the lists before, but will definitely be more conscious of them when grocery shopping in the future to avoid dangerous pesticides in my food! Pesticides are something I've never really thought much about or made an effort to avoid, but I will now. -
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 Visco 4/03/2023 8:08 AMI had no idea how much water it takes to produce different food items like coffee and beef - planning to be more mindful of this!