Chloe Alliod
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 951 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO80minutesspent exercising
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO35minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Chloe's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting!
I will compost if possible. If NOT possible, I will spend 20 minutes researching the benefits of composting.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Farmers Markets and Eating Local
I will go to a farmers market 1x per week, or I will eat local at least 1 meal per week.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Vegetarian!
I will eat 3 meatless meals per week.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Mindful meals!
I will eat 3 meals per week without looking at my phone or TV.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Buildings
Water Conservation!
I will turn off the faucet while brushing my teeth. I will only run the dishwasher and washing machine as a full load. I will use energy efficient mode if available.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Health and Education
Volunteer
I will volunteer for a beach clean-up, campus clean-up / or pick up trash while on a walk ( I will be careful on being sanitary). If I am unable to do this, I will do something positive for my community.
Industry
Reusable bags
I will use reusable bags and say no to disposable plastic bags at stores.
Industry
Reduce Printing!
I will only print when absolutely necessary and I will print double sided.
Industry
EcoBrick!
I will spend 15 minutes learning about EcoBrick and make my own https://www.ecobricks.org
Industry
Document single use plastic for 1 weeks
For 1 week, I will document my single use plastic usage, while I try to reduce my usage. This includes water/soda bottles, plastic utensils, food wrappers. Any plastic that is used ONCE and then thrown away.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Industry
Recycle Everything I Can
Recycling
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Industry
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Industry
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and BIPOC-majority neighborhoods. I will avoid buying and using 6 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Transportation
Be a Smart Driver
When driving, avoid excessive accelerating/braking in order to reduce car emissions.
Transportation
Reduce car emissions by carpooling, biking, walking
When possible, and COVID safe carpool to campus or to the store. Even better, get on your bike or walk. Make the conscience effort.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Transportation
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
Electricity
Research energy efficient technologies
Every other day, or 3 x per week, research energy efficient technologies and renewable energy initiatives.
Electricity
Minimize A/C, Electricity use
I will minimize A/C and close windows/doors when turned on. I will unplug electronics and appliances when not in use such as laptops, cellphones, coffee maker, toaster ovens (This does not include large items such as TVs/refrigerators).
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Industry
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Industry
Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket
Refrigerant Management
I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Electricity
Communicate With My Elected Officials
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Electricity
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Document single use plastic for 1 weeksWhat is your reaction to your plastic usage?
Chloe Alliod 4/29/2021 9:06 AMI think my plastic usage depends on how often I have to go out during a week and where to. The more I'm out, the more likely I am to get food and drink on the road and use more plastic. If I'm home more often, I use less plastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Chloe Alliod 4/25/2021 12:05 PMSpending time outdoors brings about a greater appreciation for nature and all the beautiful places the Earth has to offer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Chloe Alliod 4/25/2021 12:04 PMWhile driving gets me places quicker, biking to the grocery store when I only need a couple things instead of taking the car makes me feel better about having to go out because I'm not polluting at all. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Find a Local Climate-Friendly SupermarketHow close is the nearest climate-friendly supermarket to your home? How could you encourage local supermarket to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants?
Chloe Alliod 4/23/2021 7:56 AMThe nearest climate-friendly supermarket is about 20 minutes from my home. I think the best way to encourage other supermarkets to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants is to educate them on the harmful effects of HFC. The more you know is better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Chloe Alliod 4/21/2021 8:52 AMI just enjoyed getting out of the house and getting some exercise. Especially on sunny, warm days. I live in a pretty quite neighborhood with dirt roads so it already is pretty quite. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Chloe Alliod 4/20/2021 7:54 AMThe recommendations for Rhode Island fall mostly in the "buy but be aware" category. The seafood I eat in Rhode Island I either catch myself or get fresh from the boats in Point Judith. I'm not sure if that makes a difference to the guidelines. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Chloe Alliod 4/19/2021 8:11 AMI didn't work for virtual meetings for my company, but I have urged my friends and peers to meet in our study groups virtually instead of all meeting somewhere else. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Calculate My Carbon FootprintWhat stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?
Chloe Alliod 4/17/2021 7:48 AMIf I calculated my footprint right using the CoolClimate Calculator, I emit 40 tons of CO2 eq/year which is 31% better than the average. I think I'm honestly surprised at how high that is. It amazes me how much just one person can emit on their own. I can take the most immediate action in my energy consumption. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Chloe Alliod 4/17/2021 7:39 AMThe next step for me is trying to switch over all the lightbulbs in the house to LEDs which are more energy efficient. Another step is to use the wood stove more, so the furnace does not have to run as often for heat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Chloe Alliod 4/14/2021 6:30 PMThe waste of water and energy are the two that motivates me to change my behavior the most. In my opinion, they relate to climate change the most and that is urging me to make a change.