"To make a more livable home for all of us and future generations to come."
POINTS TOTAL
0
TODAY
0
THIS WEEK
1,344
TOTAL
participant impact
UP TO
2
bags of litter
collected
UP TO
75
disposable cups
not sent to the landfill
UP TO
1
documentary
watched
UP TO
10
minutes
spent exercising
UP TO
2
conversations
with people
UP TO
2,260
minutes
spent learning
UP TO
493
minutes
spent outdoors
Ruby's actions
Just Economies
Open up a sustainable banking account
I will open up a bank account that gives back and avoids investments that are harming people and the planet.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Rights to Nature
Bring the Intersectional Environmentalist Pledge to Your Community
I will commit to sending the pledge to 10 colleagues, friends, etc.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Conservation and Restoration
Learn about the Importance of Public Transportation
Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 5 friends or colleagues per day about the issue.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Conservation and Restoration
Learn more about Conservation
I will learn more about conservation efforts in my local community or state.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Conservation and Restoration
Learn more about recycling
I will research my local communities recycling programs and options.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Conservation and Restoration
Research my local composting options
I will research my local communities composting options.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Conservation and Restoration
Participate in a Beach/Park Clean up, Whether you do a Solo Cleanup or Take a Group!
I will spend 2 hours cleaning up a local park, beach or my neighborhood.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Resilient Communities
Learn About Constructive Communication
I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Resilient Communities
Plan for the Future
I will create a climate-focused strategic plan for my business/team/self.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Resilient Communities
Explore Resilient Partnerships
I will explore how resilient partnerships are working to curve the effects of climate change.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Just Economies
Research regenerative organic agriculture
I will research what regenerative agriculture is and the impact that it can have on curbing the effects of climate change.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Just Economies
Research the Planet Impact Fund
I will research 1% for the Planets planet impact fund.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Just Economies
Watch a documentary on the factory farm meat industry
I will watch a documentary on how the factory farm meat industry contributes to climate change.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Rights to Nature
Know your Rights (to Nature)
I will look into my rights to nature by researching the four linked organizations.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Rights to Nature
Take a Hike
I will explore my local hiking trails.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Rights to Nature
Take the Intersectional Environmentalist Pledge
Take the Intersectional Environmentalist Pledge to understand your impact.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Rights to Nature
Take the Outdoorist Oath
Take the Outdoorist Oath to understand your impact.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Rights to Nature
Get Gardening
I will start my own, or join a local community garden in order to lessen my food impact.
COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS
Rights to Nature
Discover which Native Tribe's land you live on
I will enter my address to find out what Native land I currently live on
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Rights to Nature
Get Outside
I will get outside for 10 minutes each day.
COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS
Conservation and Restoration
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS
Conservation and Restoration
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Conservation and Restoration
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS
Rights to Nature
Stretching for 2 mins every 30 mins
Stretching and decompressing tight muscles can improve blood circulation and overall improve health and productivity!
COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS
Resilient Communities
SCHEDULE YOUR VOLUNTEER TIME OFF
As Avocadians, we receive 8 hours of PAID volunteer time off each quarter! Schedule yours and use it to volunteer for a cause you care about in your community.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Resilient Communities
Sign a petition for a cause that you believe in
I will use the Patagonia Action Works network to find and sign a petition that advocates for local conservation in my area.
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?
Wanted to take some time to share with everyone my little terrarium of dart frogs. I don't think this platform lets me upload videos, but I'll also link it here: Google Drive Video
Update: Baron Brian Von Brentwood He probably won't fully be ready to be moved into a hydropnic system by the end of this challenge, so wanted to give everyone an update on his progress. After just 10 days of damp paper towel in a baggie trick, he's already started to split and develop his baby roots.
If you were to use the toothpick method, this could take up to 3 months.
I wanted to share with everyone today one inspiring person from my childhood that sparked my love for nature, animals, and conservation. I'm not a big collector of things, but the only funko pop that I have actually purchased came all the way from Australia and is one of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. I love his philosophy on educating people: "If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Share my wildlife with me. Because humans want to save things that they love." I think this quote will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Update on Amadeus Aaron Avocado! His real leaves are coming in and thriving on the top! Today is water change day, so I'll be using his water to water his work buds (the other desk plants).
Howdy everyone! How was your weekend? I hope it was eco friendly and restorative! Now back to the grind with my coffee mug which I must say, looks fabulous, courtesy of Ms. Deanna Longo!
From this very tiny avo seed, we'll welcome Baron Brian Von Brentwood, a new member of the avocado family!
For best results when trying to grow an avocado plant from an avo pit: 1.) peel the outer brown paper-like layer 2.) wrap it loosely in a wet paper towel 3.) seal it in a air-tight container 4.) store away in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks
After that, little roots should start developing. Once they are 2-3 inches long, you can transfer them into a hydroponic system (much like Amadeus). They can stay hydroponic their entire lives (but most likely will not fruit if that is the case).
We'll check back with Baby Baron in a couple weeks!
This is so cool!! I have an avo seed that is about 3 months out. I don't have a pic rn, but I will get one to post soon. My mom grew it, and it is super cool.
Angela Miller 8/11/2023 9:33 AMI loved that video Ruby! :)
Kianna J 8/10/2023 11:58 AMWhoa! That is so cool!
Elisa Liu 8/10/2023 11:19 AMomg, so cute! I used to have some fire bellied toads years ago(:
Jose Moreno 8/10/2023 8:07 AMTime really flies. It has been so cool seeing your plants! 😎
Brian Slingluff 8/08/2023 2:40 PMThank you for the update, Ruby.
Aaron Liu 8/08/2023 1:44 PMGlad to see how fast little Brian von Brentwood is growing up
Christine Carpio 8/03/2023 8:33 AMHe's beautiful!
LAKEN TRAN 7/31/2023 2:10 PMso cute Ruby!
