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Welcome to Campus Ecochallenge!

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Chris Grippo

PhD Students

"Minimize my impact, set a good example, and leave the world a better place."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 94 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic straw
    not sent to the landfill

Chris's actions

Water

Install drip irrigation system in front yard to reduce water run-off.

Replacing sprinkler system with drip irrigation system in front yard to reduce water that is wasted by run-off and watering spots that don't require water.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

  • Chris Grippo's avatar
    Chris Grippo 4/04/2021 11:17 AM
    Hi fellow PhD students. Not like we need more to do, but this might be fun, and supports a good cause.
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