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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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John Paine

NYPA

"Leaving a better world than when I got here!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 352 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    435
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    435
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    17
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

John's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    John Paine 4/17/2020 5:36 AM
    Yesterday was a poor day for the Eco thing - today I will make-up for it!

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    John Paine 4/14/2020 5:48 AM
    It is tough when the kids schooling at home is particularly invasive on certain days

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    John Paine 3/30/2020 5:49 AM
    The day after tomorrow we start! I can't wait - so I used a reusable water bottle on my hike this morning!

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    John Paine 3/26/2020 5:25 AM
    Some of the non-public Eco Challenges are very appealing under the current circumstances! More mental health breaks, please!

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    John Paine 3/25/2020 6:13 AM
    I am looking forward to expanding my "green" participation. I look forward to making long-term changes in my behaviors to make a better world for my kids.