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Ana Dutciuc

Human Ecology SBVC

"I am going to treat the earth like I do my home; keep it clean and keep it tidy :)"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 973 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    94
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    1,870
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    146
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,900
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    131
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    84
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    149
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2,015
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    192
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Ana's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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  • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 10:45 PM
    Thank you to everyone who responded to me! I wish you all the best of luck this semester and the rest of the year. If you are taking other classes I know you all will do fantastic :) I hope you keep the same positive energy and to continue trying to make our planet a cleaner place. I really do appreciate all of you. Stay safe and have a happy Holiday Season! ❤️

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    Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 5:08 PM
    Hello team! I hope you have had a happy thanksgiving😌 I know I’ve been lacking on my challenges. I have been doing them but I have not been documenting it which is bad on my part. Today is the last day or the challenges but I don’t stop doing them! You guys got this and I have the upmost faith and trust in you guys to keep it up. Thank you for being awesome teammates and thank you for encouraging each other because we need that encouragement with everything going on. I appreciate all of you. Stay safe !

    • Ilse Monarrez's avatar
      Ilse Monarrez 11/30/2020 12:01 AM
      I think this is a common issue. Most of us got overwhelmed by the holidays and it became difficult to document the challenges on the day of completion. I think it's great that we could all do our challenges and get them documented with these crazy holidays. 

    • Alyssa Panduro's avatar
      Alyssa Panduro 11/29/2020 10:21 PM
      Same here! I totally forgot to come on here and document my challenges. I am also going to continue to do these challenges because they have made me appreciate nature more. I find myself being more appreciative of the trees and air. Every morning I look up in the sky and check how the air quality is. Every time I look towards the LA area it looks horrible and I can see a ton of dirty fog. I want to be the person who reduces that problem. Good luck and thank you for your encouragement!

    • Josiel Perez's avatar
      Josiel Perez 11/29/2020 5:38 PM
      I have the same issue too! Sometimes I forget to document the things I have done. For example, I forgot to document the item I decided to reuse, which was a disposable plate, during one of the previous assignments. Nonetheless, your progress is still important!

  • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/23/2020 10:12 PM
    How is e wry one doing with their ecochallenges? I feel behind a little :/ but I’ve been trying to do my best ! 

    • Rosy Soto's avatar
      Rosy Soto 11/29/2020 6:58 PM
      Hi Ana, 
      We're on the same page, I started very last minute but in a short time, you could get quite a few done. Keep doing your best!!

    • Johnna Richie's avatar
      Johnna Richie 11/24/2020 4:37 PM
      You have got this! I have faith in you!

    • Alma Maravilla's avatar
      Alma Maravilla 11/23/2020 10:57 PM
      Hi Ana, 
      So far I feel I've been doing ok given my current well being. I continue to sign on and do some school work and my eco challenge when I have some energy. Continue doing your best and stay safe.

  • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/18/2020 12:16 AM
    I know it’s a little early but I wanted to let you guys know to have a Happy Thanks Giving! And keep up your challenges and you will be rewarded with gratitude and satisfaction 😊

    • Johnna Richie's avatar
      Johnna Richie 11/18/2020 7:53 PM
      Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I am grateful for your constant positivity!

  • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/18/2020 12:13 AM
    Hey everyone I hope you guys are doing fantastic on their challenges. Keep up the good work team never give up ! And have trust in yourself and you can accomplish anything 😊

  • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/13/2020 11:50 PM
    Today felt a little ill but seeing your guys' posts motivated me to keep going! I appreciate you guys.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

    Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/11/2020 5:58 PM
    Spending more time outdoors enhances my brainpower because if I am walking or running, it helps the blood in my body flow.  

    • Johnna Richie's avatar
      Johnna Richie 11/12/2020 2:43 PM
      And if you are outside in the sunshine it helps with vitamin absorbing!

  • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/11/2020 5:51 PM
    Do not give up everyone stay strong!

  • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/11/2020 5:51 PM
    Yesterday was not a very great day to do my ecochallenges. Today has been better!  

    • Johnna Richie's avatar
      Johnna Richie 11/12/2020 2:44 PM
      The great thing about each new day is that its a new day to start over, you have got this!

  • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
    Ana Dutciuc 11/09/2020 11:39 PM
    It’s hard to put our phones down. I’ve been going for a walk with my boyfriend and keeping our phone on hand but out of sight just until our walk was over and I feel like it’s been easier and I am able to go without my phone for a while! 

    • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
      Ana Dutciuc 11/11/2020 5:52 PM
      @Alyssa Panduro You got this as well and don't give up 😊

    • Alyssa Panduro's avatar
      Alyssa Panduro 11/10/2020 4:50 PM
      Omg, I have such a hard time putting my phone down. I am also trying to go without my phone throughout the day and I can say I am doing better! good luck to you!