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yanmei zhao
"Let's go green"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 965 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO70pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1water footprintcalculated
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UP TO4advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO99public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO30hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1treeplanted
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UP TO481minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO158minutesspent learning
yanmei's actions
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 1 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
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 1 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 1 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
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
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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 1 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 1 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
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 1 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
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.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Land + Forests
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Freshwater + Oceans
Learn About Water Justice in My Area
I will spend at least 1 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Action Track: Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues and write 1 letters or emails to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
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.
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
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
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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yanmei zhao 4/25/2024 5:29 PM保护生物多样性和防止物种灭绝对于人类的生存和未来发展至关重要。保护生物多样性不仅仅是保护自然环境的需要,也是保障人类生计和发展的必要条件。 -
yanmei zhao 4/25/2024 5:29 PM保护生物多样性和防止物种灭绝对于人类的生存和未来发展至关重要。保护生物多样性不仅仅是保护自然环境的需要,也是保障人类生计和发展的必要条件。 -
yanmei zhao 4/25/2024 5:29 PM保护生物多样性和防止物种灭绝对于人类的生存和未来发展至关重要。保护生物多样性不仅仅是保护自然环境的需要,也是保障人类生计和发展的必要条件。 -
yanmei zhao 4/25/2024 5:28 PM地球的生态环境正在经历前所未有的挑战。全球气候变化、生物多样性丧失、森林砍伐、海洋污染和人类活动引起的其他破坏性行为,都在推动地球接近灾难性的生态“临界点” -
yanmei zhao 4/25/2024 5:27 PM- 积极的变化。全球森林砍伐速度有所减缓,部分地区的森林资源得到保护和恢复;全球海洋生态环境状况总体稳定,海水水质有所改善;生物多样性得到一定程度的保护,一些濒危物种的数量有所增加。
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yanmei zhao 4/16/2024 6:22 PM在地球继续面临气候变化、自然和生物多样性丧失以及垃圾和污染的三重危机之际,我们更应加倍努力、加速生态恢复项目 -
yanmei zhao 4/15/2024 5:50 PM2024年可能会面临极端和灾难性的气候事件。全球变暖的趋势将持续,我们需要采取行动来减缓 -
yanmei zhao 4/14/2024 6:40 PM全球环境保护的重要性 维护地球生态平衡 促进可持续发展 环境保护有助于维护地球生态平衡,保护 生物多样性,确保生态系统的可持续运行 。 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Invest in NatureWhat did you learn about how investing can support the environment and create a more sustainable world?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Borrow Before I BuyHow did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
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Jing Xie 4/23/2024 12:23 AM共勉
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