Rita Poon

WSP USA Ecochallengers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
987 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

595

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

595

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

29

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

141

conversations

with people
UP TO

30

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Rita's 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

Food

Vedge Pledge and Webinar

I challenge you to go veg for a week. Sign up and I will provide you with daily updates during the week of the challenge (April 20th to 25th - send me an email that you want to join at [email protected]) We will have a webinar on Wednesday, April 22nd (Earth Day) at 9am Pacific/noon Eastern about the environmental impacts of food. Join the webinar and/or take the pledge :)

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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

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?

Rita Poon 4/30/2020 9:31 AM

Let's finish strong Team WSP! We got this!!

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Rita Poon 4/27/2020 2:26 PM

Took a walk during lunch today and when I came back, my coworker sent me an IM that shelter-in-place has been extended until the end of May now...sigh.

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Rita Poon 4/24/2020 5:50 PM

I had a chance to get outside today and enjoy an actual lunch break. It felt good to log off and walk away from my computer. It's been hard while working from home to remember to take that break.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe 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?

Rita Poon 4/24/2020 5:38 PM

I love bringing my reusable cup with me when I pick up my coffee. My reusable cup keeps it hotter for a longer period of time too which is nice when I'm away from my desk. And who can object to the discount you receive from certain coffee shops!

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Rita Poon 4/23/2020 4:30 PM

My kiddo just finished her on-line schooling so we are going to bake after I sign off. Have some fresh lemons so we are going to try a new lemon cookie recipe. Glad we could both reduce our screen time and spend some time together!

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Rita Poon 4/22/2020 5:15 PM

Glad I could take a much needed break from staring at the computer screen today. I took a 30 minute walk to the neighborhood playground, It was peaceful to feel the sun on my back; breath in the fresh air and clear my head. Hope you'll be able to enjoy some "me" time today!

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Rita Poon 4/22/2020 8:59 AM

Happy Earth Day Team WSP! We are doing an awesome job!! :)

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Rita Poon 4/21/2020 4:22 PM

I live in San Francisco and to celebrate Earth Day, I just signed up for the "Adopt A Drain" Program (through the SFPUC)! I adopted the storm drain on the corner of my block. I'll sweep it and keep it clean so that debris won't prevent the rain water from draining and flooding the area.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing

How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

Rita Poon 4/01/2020 5:41 PM

During this time of shelter-in-place, it's even more important to connect with others to make sure people aren't feeling alone or depressed. I enjoy checking in on friends and family to make sure they are healthy and safe.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience 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?

Rita Poon 4/01/2020 5:37 PM

I think everyone should spend more time outdoors and unplug from their devices.

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