Angie Xu
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 726 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO156disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO227meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO96minutesspent learning
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UP TO142plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO113plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO92pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO10public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Angie's actions
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
Do at Home
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Waste
Carry my Trash
Do at Home
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Do at Home
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 2 container(s) out of the landfill each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Do at Home
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
Do at Home
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
Do at Home
I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Encourage my company and/or organization to measure and manage their carbon footprint
Do at Home
Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
Do at Home
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
Do at Home
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
Do at Home
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 1 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
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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Angie Xu 10/27/2020 6:53 PMThe last day for check in the ECO Challenge, keep on the action for saving the environment everyday! -
Angie Xu 10/26/2020 6:43 PMCheck in my ecochallenge going -
Angie Xu 10/21/2020 11:41 PMTurn off the lights when you leave.
Don't watch TV for too long everyday.
Turn off your computer instead of putting it on sleep mode.
Avoid over charging your phone.
Use flourescent lightbulbs. -
Angie Xu 10/21/2020 12:46 AMBathroom
Dotake short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute.
Do fill the tub halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons.
Doinstall water-saving toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators.
Place a plastic bottle filled with water in your toilet tank if you can't switch to a low-flow toilet.
Don't run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your teeth.
Faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute.
Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket, and don't flush it unnecessarily. -
Angie Xu 10/20/2020 11:57 PMKitchen & Laundry
Do run the dishwasher and washing machine only when full.
Save even more by using the short cycle.
Do install faucet aerators.
Don't let the water run while washing dishes.
Kitchen faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute.
Filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to
wash and rinse. -
Angie Xu 10/20/2020 6:27 PMA variety of a tree, the world will be more green. -
Angie Xu 10/20/2020 6:26 PMMillions of people participate in building a green life tree. -
Angie Xu 10/20/2020 6:25 PMTo protect the ecological environment is to love ourselves. -
Angie Xu 10/20/2020 6:24 PMGreen mountains clear my eyes, water flows silent, my ears. -
Angie Xu 10/20/2020 6:18 PMThe more actions we try, the better world we have!