Chloe Empoliti

PCC Eco Panthers

"I want to learn how to be more eco-friendly, so I can share it with the world in my writing."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
262 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

48

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

330

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

133

minutes

spent exercising

Chloe's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Install A Toilet Tank Bank

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Practice the 5 Rs

Recycling

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

What are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Chloe Empoliti 10/15/2023 10:58 PM
I think refuse is the strongest one that I can apply to myself here, as just avoiding the use of single-use plastics and containers is the most effective way to reduce waste. I've become more mindful on what I purchase, as I try to avoid smaller plastic containers in mass, and when I have to I opt for bigger/bulk containers that ultimately have less plastic

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Chloe Empoliti 10/08/2023 10:30 PM
These past few days I've noticed how hot it has been, it has felt like summer when it's October! This really makes me feel the push to do the most I can for this planet!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Chloe Empoliti 10/08/2023 10:24 PM
Well, my household is implementing better water filtration systems, and trying to use minimal water during daily tasks

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Chloe Empoliti 10/08/2023 10:16 PM
I noticed how much my mood changes when I'm around the larger road systems, it's actually really sad to see how grey it is. I wish there was more plants and walking area, as I have a hard time getting around

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Chloe Empoliti 10/08/2023 10:15 PM
It seems they can afford it. Our bodies do need proteins, but having a certain amount of meat can have negative effects. I would like to add that some people have medical conditions where eating meat is necessary for them, so be understanding. The culture around meat eating really impacts our planets resources, but it also is so inhumane how our animals are treated

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Chloe Empoliti 10/08/2023 10:12 PM
I have a hard time being mindful, so this allows me to stop and check-in with my hunger cues. A great way to start intuitively eating!

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