Elizabeth Wypasek
"To live my best life and support our earth!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,720 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,178gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO12poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO68zero-waste mealsconsumed
Elizabeth's actions
Basic Needs & Security
Support A Renters Bills of Rights
SDG #1 No Poverty
Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 5 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 5 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 5 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer In My Community
SDG #11 Communities
I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 5 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG #15 Life On Land
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG #1 No Poverty
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Education & Livelihood
Teach fitness classes & donate profits
I am a SilverSneakers Instructor and am choosing to teach a fitness class 2x a week and donate my profits from these classes to Bottoms Up Diaper Bank.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
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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Elizabeth Wypasek 4/24/2022 6:45 PMI really enjoyed my community Earth event, Bexley Green Fair. I walked a mile there, got to talk with many different companies and people about sustainability and learned so much. Then I walk the mile home. I am thankful! -
Elizabeth Wypasek 4/21/2022 4:07 PMI am always looking for ideas to carry snacks with me!
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/nutritious-and-sustainable-snack-food-ideas/ -
Elizabeth Wypasek 4/21/2022 12:45 PMI just woke up from a nap and feel refreshed and ready to take a walk around the neighborhood. I love seeing the beautiful Spring flowers and enjoying our earth!-
Elizabeth Ellman 4/21/2022 5:55 PMToday's weather was beautiful, and it's supposed to be 80b Saturday!
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Elizabeth Wypasek 4/20/2022 9:10 AMHey Team,
I got the email about our team stats and I'm also impressed!
We are currently in the top 10% of teams! Awesome work!
Our team currently has 35 members and 6894 points. If each of us asked and got just one friend to join, we can share the EcoChallenge with so many more people and double our impact.
Let’s go team! 🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃
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Elizabeth Wypasek 4/19/2022 3:10 PMI am gathering up unwanted stuff around our home to donate to the Bexley Senior Center’s Garage Sale on May 14. Whatever money they make will go to fund activities for the senior center. Win-Win! I get rid of stuff, others get to buy low cost stuff and the money supports those my community. -
Elizabeth Wypasek 4/18/2022 2:26 PMI’m so excited! You can now find our LastSwab Basic and LastSwab Beauty in Anthropologie stores across the US! -
Elizabeth Wypasek 4/17/2022 5:30 PMToday is a beautiful day! I am thankful for my health, for my family and for all that I have. I will treat every day on this earth as a gift. -
Elizabeth Wypasek 4/16/2022 3:44 PMThursday April 14th is my birthday! I am 59 years young this year. I am thankful for my health and my life on this earth and for all the goodness in my life. With each passing year, I realize more and more how precious every moment and every resource is.-
Elizabeth Ellman 4/17/2022 7:58 PMHappy birthday!
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Elizabeth Wypasek 4/15/2022 11:36 AMGoal # 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Get To Know Your WatershedWhat watershed do you live in presently? What is something interesting or unique about your watershed?
Elizabeth Wypasek 4/15/2022 11:34 AMI live in the Ohio Watershed. The Ohio River Length is 981 miles. Billions of people worldwide still live without safely managed drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene services, which are critical for protecting human health and containing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Over the past century, global water use has increased at more than twice the rate of population growth