Natalia Paredes

OUC Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
285 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

80

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

62

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

20

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

1.0

water footprint

calculated

Natalia's actions

Regenerating Nature

Imagine a Day Without Water Discussion

In support of Imagine a Day Without Water, please take a moment to imagine you had to go a day without water. Which of your daily activities would not be possible?

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Listen to Equity & Justice Podcasts

I will spend 15 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Enacting Equity

Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!

I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Balancing Consumption

Less Screen Time

I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Enacting Equity

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 10 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Take Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Calculate My Water Footprint

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Regenerating Nature Imagine a Day Without Water Discussion

Imagine you had to go a day without water. Which of your daily activities would not be possible?

Natalia Paredes 10/20/2022 7:04 AM

Please take a moment to watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GvW4uvjpds. I can't imagine not being able to wash my hands for one day. I can't imagine not being able to refill my water bottle multiple times a day. I can't imagine not being able to cook without water.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Regenerating Nature Calculate My Water Footprint

What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

Natalia Paredes 10/07/2022 6:59 AM

I learned a lot while calculating my water footprint. I am doing ok at home except those daily baths my 2 year old takes (thanks Leo lol). It is my diet choice that's having an impact. We are eating too much meat! So I am going to try to make sure we eat vegetarian one meal a day (mondays) per week for 3 months.

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Natalia Paredes 10/06/2022 11:11 AM

Please introduce yourself and share your department, how long you've been working for OUC and tell us what's at the top of your life bucket list?

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- Rachel Gardiner 10/06/2022 2:17 PM
  
  Hi ya'll, my name is Rachel. I work in Creative Services/Print Shop and Mailroom. This is my second time working at OUC: the first time was 6 years from 2008-14, and again starting in April, 2022. On my bucket list is to explore Ireland by bicycle.
  
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- Ange Martinez 10/06/2022 12:05 PM
  
  Hey there - I'm Ange work in Accounting, I have been with OUC for 4 months. Top ten of my Bucket List is to go to Japan too as Natalia :)
  
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- Natalia Paredes 10/06/2022 11:12 AM
  
  Hi everyone, my name is Natalia. I work in Sustainability. I've been working for OUC 15 years. On top of my bucket list is to go to Japan.
  
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Natalia Paredes 10/04/2022 9:34 AM

I've been wanting to host a Green Team challenge because doing collective actions can have large measurable impacts. It gives the opportunity to engage, to learn together and make a positive difference. Plus, our future generation depend on our actions.

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