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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Deanna Brandt

FGCU Eagles

"Saving the Earth one eco-footprint at a time."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,071 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    581
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    906
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    906
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    53
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    4.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    48
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Deanna's actions

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 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

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support A Sharing Economy

To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Fresh Water

Water-Friendly Beauty Products

Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.

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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

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

People

Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations

I will spend 15 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

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

Climate

Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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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.

COMPLETED
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 Forest-Friendly Foods
    How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

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    Deanna Brandt 4/27/2020 11:10 AM
    It was a little difficult to change my diet due to healthier, organic foods being more expensive but it was easy since there is a large variety. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate 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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    Deanna Brandt 4/27/2020 11:09 AM
    I'm grateful for life and death, allowing things to always have a beginning and an end while also supporting different types of life. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Deanna Brandt 4/27/2020 11:07 AM
    The process for reconstructing my trip was fun because there are places we want to stop at on our way and visit family. I can avoid more air travel in the future by driving places that don't require air travel.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

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    Deanna Brandt 4/24/2020 8:40 AM
    You can reduce your electricity use by turning off lights, using eco-friendly lights, and using a power strip.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

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    Deanna Brandt 4/24/2020 8:37 AM
    You can reduce carbon emissions by taking public transportation, using more solar panels, and unplugging devices.

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    Deanna Brandt 4/18/2020 4:47 PM
    My challenges are teaching me how to be more sustainable while stuck at home and preparing me with new practices to use. The challenge I enjoyed the most was participating in my local economy because I was able to find nearby places to support instead of corporations along with strengthening our community. I've combined my time spent outside challenge and eco-tips challenge by working on an eco-friendly sprinkler system in my peach and blueberry garden.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People 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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    Deanna Brandt 4/18/2020 2:25 PM
    It is important to support local organizations and businesses create more jobs locally, fuels entrepreneurship, and promotes environmental sustainability. It helps build resilience in the community by local economies improving and working with the government to create local resilience planning. I supported by local economy by buying my plants from near by business instead of corporations such as Coastal Farms.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People 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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    Deanna Brandt 4/18/2020 2:16 PM
    The environmental friendly habit I have most recently implement is using more water and energy saving sprinkler system along with using mushroom compost rather than regular soil. I will ensure I am successful in making this a habit because it will help improve the growth of my fruit trees.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Deanna Brandt 4/15/2020 8:34 AM
    Knowing the difference allows you to choose safe food and good quality. It allows you to be more informed about the business you may be buying from.
  • 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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    Deanna Brandt 4/14/2020 10:18 AM
    The ocean supports my life on Earth because it contributes 1/3 to our oxygen and come from phytoplankton. I can help by help clean our oceans and supporting the fight against polluted oceans.