mia vandever

ESI GIRLS

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
301 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

4.0

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

4.0

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

3.1

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

28

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

185

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

5.0

minutes

spent outdoors

mia's actions

Health

Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to people or perform random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Organic farming practices are healthier and safer for our planet, animals, and people. I will enjoy 2 meals cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise or Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 3 containers out of the landfill each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Talk To My Friends and Classmates

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 2 friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead of Driving

I will walk 3 miles each day instead of driving.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
mia vandever 9/20/2025 3:55 PM
today part of my daily walk was cleaning up trash on the beach!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Father Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
mia vandever 9/18/2025 9:32 PM
I think that is so beautifully said! We need to spend more time cultivating a deeper relationship with nature because there is so much we can learn from it. by spending just a little bit of time each day reflecting on nature's beauty and intricacy we become much connected to it and that is so important

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mia vandever 9/18/2025 9:23 PM
heating and cooling naturally is very easy to do when living on campus! didn't think there would be a time I felt happy about not having AC lol

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