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Welcome to Earth Month Ecochallenge 2024: Conservation!

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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2024: Conservation
April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Amal Ghazi

One Comerica Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 851 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    175
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    175
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    132
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3,600
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Amal's actions

Land + Forests

30 for 30 in Nature

Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate + Air

Use Muscle Power

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Amal Ghazi 4/30/2024 2:56 PM

    This is my last “blog” post for this year’s Ecochallenge. It was so nice engaging with you all!

    We visited Michigan’s state capital today, Lansing. It was a beautiful day! My son was impressed by the cleanliness of the roads and pathways between the House of Justice, Senate and House of Representatives 💚 I was impressed that he noticed that lol

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    Amal Ghazi 4/28/2024 8:25 AM
    This weekend we went downtown to the 2024 NFL Draft! Weather was beautiful, the crowd was welcoming and so much fun!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate + Air
    How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
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    Amal Ghazi 4/26/2024 7:24 AM
    I have lived in my neighborhood for almost 4 years now and have not ventured out further than my block until now! I started with just walking. But now, 3 weeks into this challenge I dusted off my bike and rollerblades and enjoy the time with the kids more 😊 I have met new people and bumped into people that I once knew - not knowing that they lived within the vicinity LOL
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    Amal Ghazi 4/24/2024 1:42 PM
    Spring Cleaning is in full effect at my house!
    With the kids growing every day, they had a lot of items that do not fit them anymore. We started with our closets and shoes. The rule of thumb we use, is: If you haven't worn it in 6 months, then you probably don't need it. Thus, it is better to donate. My girls found some clothing that still had tags on them! My son had some suits and blazers, and football and baseball cleats that he wore for one season.

    We prefer to donate to local communities that have Zaman International donation bins.
    Zaman International is committed to facilitating change and advancing the lives of marginalized women and children. They focus on enabling them to meet essential needs common to all humankind.
    Learn more about this organization here: zamaninternational.org

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    Amal Ghazi 4/21/2024 4:17 PM
    Detroit Eastern Market Flower Sale this morning - So many options to choose from 🌷🌻🌺🌸🌹🌼
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land + Forests
    What have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?
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    Amal Ghazi 4/20/2024 6:56 PM
    I feel like the consistent time outside today woke me up 😆 It was 42 degrees on the soccer and baseball fields!
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    Amal Ghazi 4/17/2024 5:54 AM
    Evening walks with my little man :)
    Notice the green plastic water bottle wrap on the ground? My son used sticks as chopsticks to pick it up and placed it in the garbage. He was worried about the ducks getting stuck in it.
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    Amal Ghazi 4/15/2024 10:03 AM
    Through the month of Ramadan, we had "leftover night" every other day. It was great because it meant more time outside with the kids, less waste of food and less money spent on new groceries. A few times, I had made too much food, so I had donated untouched trays to a local nonprofit organization called "The Helping Handzzz". You can follow them on Instagram to learn more. I plan to utilize them more throughout the year :)
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    Amal Ghazi 4/02/2024 6:06 AM
    Good Morning! April Showers Bring May Flowers!
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    Amal Ghazi 4/01/2024 12:00 PM
    Hello from Michigan!
    It's a bit chilly outside, but the sun is shining! I took a walk on my break and soaked up some Vitamin D :)
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