Giuseppe Collia
4/21/2020 10:05 PM
I don't own a private vehicle and thankfully my uses are generally all accessible by foot, bike, or public transport. Sometimes I get in a friend's car, but it is very infrequent.
Giuseppe Collia
"Climate change needs behavior change! Let's join together to make this possible!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 843 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO120meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
Giuseppe's actions
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
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 who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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.
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.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Waste
Go Paperless
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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 QUESTIONTransportation Advocate for Greener VehiclesReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Express My SupportWhat sustainability issues are most pressing or prominent on your campus? In your hometown? Where you live currently?
Giuseppe Collia 4/21/2020 10:05 PMIn the Northside of Carlisle, there are less street trees than in other neighborhoods. I don't know if the residents want them, but they may decrease cooling costs and increase property values, so I would be interested in seeing what they feel about this. -
Giuseppe Collia 4/20/2020 6:28 PMUnstructured time has made it difficult to be focused on doing my work, but I also value the reduced pressure to always fill my time. The pandemic has to some extent freed me from some pressures of capitalism.-
Mariana Past 4/21/2020 7:59 AMI hear you! And I remember related conversations from SPAN 410, back in the fall. Seems that at this point certain cruceros are NOT going forward, and with so many stores closed, we're having to all be much more creative/innovative with what we have. Like, after realizing that there's no elastic left to be purchased on the planet, realizing one can substitute a kiddo's outgrown headbands for the ear loops on fabric face masks. OK, TMI. Just having fun on the last day here! And procrastinating on planning for some final sessions on Zoom. ; ) Giuseppe, do share some of the ways you've skirted capitalist pressures!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Giuseppe Collia 4/20/2020 6:26 PMKnowing where your food comes from gives you a specific appreciation for the producer and the product. Wasting food would feel like an insult to the producer and not paying them well would feel like you're telling them they aren't worth it. Farmer's markets help us get to know our local farmers. Maybe a platform for virtual farmer's markets could help us to connect to producers far away and convince ourselves to value them more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Giuseppe Collia 4/20/2020 6:23 PMI like to ride my bike really slowly so that I can look up more. I love to look at trees, leaves, the wind blowing through them, and the life in them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Giuseppe Collia 4/20/2020 6:22 PMUsing public transport is a great way to advocate for it! Using it is increasing demand and it shows that it is important. Also since public transport is so stigmatized, it is important to show people that anyone can use public transport, as long as efforts are made for it to be accessible of course. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Giuseppe Collia 4/20/2020 6:19 PMPracticing gratitude can help remind you of the benefits of not being alone in the world and it can give you reason to work for a better world - if you appreciate someone, you probably want a better world for them.
Today I am especially thankful for the good weather, my friends Maic and Gabriel, and for my health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Giuseppe Collia 4/17/2020 10:42 AMSpending time outdoors can help clear your head. I'm spending a lot of time inside these days so it is helpful to get outside so that I can focus when I am inside. -
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Giuseppe Collia 4/12/2020 12:36 PMHappy Easter everyone! During Lent, I go vegan as a challenge to myself. Religion holds me to my commitments better than a New Year's resolution, so I think it is a useful time. What keeps you committed?