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Welcome to Earth Day Ecochallenge!

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Earth Day Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2020
Ashley Douglass's avatar

Ashley Douglass

Tysons Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 133 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.0
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    0.0
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    0.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Ashley's 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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Fresh Water

Assess for Leaks

I will have a plumber come out to assess for leaks and help reduce inadvertent water waste.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate

Use Public Transit

If a necessary trip is longer than I can walk or bike, I will use public transit 40 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere, while being sure to follow CDC guidelines for prevention of disease infection or transfer.

COMPLETED 0
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

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
    Climate Use Public Transit
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
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    Ashley Douglass 4/14/2020 3:40 PM
    I grew up in a exurb without public transportation and there was no where I could get to without a car (nothing in walking distance).  Getting a license and driving was exceptionally important for me for my independence.  However, after college I moved to a city and found that public transportation was much less stress inducing and a more enjoyable way to get around.  I lived car free for 7 years using zipcar and car2go when a car was a necessity.  I purchased a car when I took a position that was not metro accessible but now that I am metro accessible again I use my car very rarely.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Fresh Water Eco-friendly Gardening
    What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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    Ashley Douglass 4/14/2020 3:33 PM
    storm water run off.  which is why we had a rain garden installed in our back yard.  we are also looking into getting a rain barrel
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