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Earth Day Ecochallenge

April 1 - April 30, 2020

Jarea Fang

WashU Together

"Even while social distancing, we can help save the earth #WashUtogether"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
506 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

7.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

40

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

1,030

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1,030

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Jarea's actions

Forests

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

People

Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

People

Participate in Earth Day

I will participate in at least (___) daily live events during the virtual St. Louis Earth Day Festival, which spans from April 18-26, 2020.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Register for Earth Day

I will register for a FREE ticket to attend the virtual St. Louis Earth Day Festival which spans from April 18-26, 2020, in order to gain access to daily live content and links that highlight the amazing work in our community that are paving way for a more sustainable future.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 40 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

UNCOMPLETED
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?

Jarea Fang 4/30/2020 6:49 PM

Thanks for participating, everyone! I appreciate you so much!

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Jarea Fang 4/22/2020 6:08 PM

As promised in my most recent email, here are some EcoChallenge memes (Thanks for making them, Natalie!), and Earth Day graphics. Happy 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, everyone!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Register for Earth Day

Why is it important that we learn about environmental advocacy in our own community?

Jarea Fang 4/20/2020 10:27 AM

Saving our planet is a global effort, every community counts. Learning and advocating for the environment in our community is the quickest and more direct way that we can help the global movement as well as reap the direct benefits. For example, by attending local farmer's markets to buy sustainably grown vegetables, we not only support small businesses in our community we are also cutting carbon emissions by eating locally grown vegetables, instead of those that need to be transported from far away.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Jarea Fang 4/09/2020 4:48 PM

There is scientific evidence that being outside is good for the human body and mind: sunlight activates Vitamin D, looking at green things is good for your eyes, etc. Being in nature reminds me that I am not alone in the world - the world is full of beautiful things, and I live in the world. To spend most of your time indoors means that it's difficult for you to stop and appreciate the world around you, and gratitude is another thing that is scientifically proven to help mental health. So, go outside (under CDC guidelines, of course)!

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