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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Amy Forando

NY Capital Region

"Zero Waste Ambassador"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 239 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    32
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    262
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    44
    pieces of litter
    picked up

Amy'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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Advocate For More Packaging Options

Plastic packaging can clog our water ways and the stomachs of sea creatures. I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 15 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Leave No Trace

I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

People

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 5 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


  • Amy Forando's avatar
    Amy Forando 4/15/2020 10:20 AM
    It's hard to believe we are halfway through the challenge!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

    Amy Forando's avatar
    Amy Forando 4/15/2020 10:19 AM
    Connecting with others has improved my mood every time. We usually laugh about something.  I think the time spent connecting with another person benefits them in the same way.

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    Amy Forando 4/04/2020 9:10 AM
    I've added our team's efforts to www.CapitalRegionEarthDay.com!

    • Sarah  Bossong's avatar
      Sarah Bossong 4/04/2020 4:17 PM
      ohh thank you very much. I'm happy that you are advocating to others what we do as a team!🙂

  • Amy Forando's avatar
    Amy Forando 4/04/2020 9:09 AM
    Selected my challenges and started logging the activities I often do already!  Looking forward to seeing how many points I can collect this month :D

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    Amy Forando 3/30/2020 4:48 AM
    Just joined the NY Capital Region Earth Day Eco Challenge team!