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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Stephanie Bloink

FGCU Eagles

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 478 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    6.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    115
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    175
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    6.0
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    235
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    3.0
    advocacy actions
    completed

Stephanie's actions

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.

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Climate

Use Muscle Power

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 10 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.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Advocate For More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.

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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

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 10 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

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.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/23/2020 6:10 AM
    Spending time in a new location outdoors can open your eyes to how beautiful our earth is. If you spend time in your neighborhood you will gain a sense of place along with respect for that place.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Write a Love Letter, Poem, or Song to Earth
    What are you grateful for about our planet? Share what you created or your general thoughts of love and gratitude with everyone else!

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/22/2020 10:07 AM
    I am grateful for how beautiful and resilient our earth is. For example, grass and weeds still try to grow in the cracks of sidewalks.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
    Why is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/22/2020 10:00 AM
    It helps the economy of the community, people don't have to loose their jobs. Local businesses help us in our everyday lives, we should give back.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
    What environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/22/2020 9:57 AM
    Instead of going on drives when I'm bored, I now go on walks or runs. It helps keep me and the earth healthy. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of Biodiversity
    How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/22/2020 9:54 AM
    I can plant flowers in my backyard that butterflies and bees are known to like. It's a win-win, I have pretty flowers and the bees and butterflies have a new pollen source.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Learn about Our Oceans
    What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/16/2020 10:24 AM
    The ocean regulates our climate and produces about 70% of the earth's oxygen. The least I could I do is flush my toilet as minimally as possible and carry a reusable straw around with me. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Forest-Friendly Foods
    How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/16/2020 10:19 AM
    Not too hard, I have always used vegetable oil instead of palm oil and I very rarely drink coffee. Although I do love chocolate, because its yummy and helps with cramps. That was a bit harder to cut out.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People 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?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/16/2020 10:14 AM
    When I am home sick I always get depressed since I'm over stimulated by technology. While practicing social distancing, I don't necessarily feel like that though. I have the option to go on walks or play badminton outside for fresh air, helping me feel calm again. 


  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Local Climate Issues
    In what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/16/2020 10:10 AM
    Lee Health and NCH Healthcare System say there is enough staff and supplies for the projected peak of coronavirus, that will happen in one to two weeks. If Southwest Florida residents increase social distancing practices by 20% hospitalization can be significantly decreased. What we can do as normal citizens is put pressure on our representatives, limit trips to the store, and wash our hands frequently. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Use Muscle Power
    How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?

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    Stephanie Bloink 4/16/2020 7:48 AM
    At the moment, it is easy to not drive anywhere since I don't have to be at a job or school. Sometimes I would just go cruising to pass the time. Instead I now go on a walk and listen to music. When I go to the grocery store next I will have to take my car, since I can't walk that far with that many groceries.