

Vanessa Alexa
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 476 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13conversationswith people
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO330minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO330minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Vanessa's actions
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Climate
Post Your Sustainable Action Photos!
Take a photo of yourself doing something sustainable (either one of your Ecochallenge actions) or something else. Then, go to Comerica's Café (under Colleague Resources on Connect) and add your photo to the Gone Green Photo Album!
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
People
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.
People
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.
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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Vanessa Alexa 4/13/2022 7:18 AMDaily reminders to take action make a big difference! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Vanessa Alexa 4/26/2020 8:58 AMLack of routine in the morning has impacted my change of this habit but with the quarantine it's sure helped me establish one! -
Vanessa Alexa 4/14/2020 12:11 PMThe challenge this year is a little different with shelter in place and social distancing but making it work!