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Sean Coyle

The Alliance Yellow Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 669 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    785
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    60
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    8.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    642
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    785
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    conversation
    with a person
  • UP TO
    2.0
    items
    repaired

Sean's actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 4 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Chat With A Nonprofit

SDG 12

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG 6

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG 2

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Week 2 - Share some Flair

Update your Microsoft Teams background or Email signature to reference the Ecochallenge

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Week 2 - Spread the news on LinkedIn

Share your Ecochallenge experience on LinkedIn. Marketing has made it easy for us, repost from the Alliance page on 4/11.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

How are you celebrating Earth 🌎 Day?

Post in the feed about your plans or an interesting event in your community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Talk about the Ecochallenge with a Coworker

It's not too late to join the challenge! Share your experience or something you've learned with a coworker.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Week 1 - Spread the news on LinkedIn

Share the Ecochallenge on LinkedIn. Be sure to tag @Alliance Technical Group and include #ecochallenge2023.

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
    Education & Livelihood
    What's your experience been with the Ecochallenge? Do you feel like you've learned something new or are making a difference?

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    Sean Coyle 4/28/2023 10:59 AM
    overall i've been pretty pleased with the EcoChallenge. I've felt pretty glad to see that many of the actions my boyfriend and I take in our day-to-day lives are those suggested to reduce our carbon footprint.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    Are you more or less aware of Earth Day this year because of the Ecochallenge?

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    Sean Coyle 4/28/2023 10:57 AM
    My boyfriend and I joined a small park cleanup at sportsman lake park in Cullman. Always a joy to meet community members and contribute!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    Are your colleagues interested in the Ecochallenge? What kind of conversations and feedback have you received?

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    Sean Coyle 4/28/2023 10:56 AM
    A few friends and colleagues have mentioned their team discussion of joining the ecochallenge next year, i wouldn't be surprised to hear that different labs at UAB might join up.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

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    Sean Coyle 4/04/2023 6:16 AM
    we've slowly been replacing light bulbs in our apartment with LEDs and now have all existing bulbs changed out. Our next step has been looking for a way to increase the efficiency of some of our windows, particularly the ones that never open.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Sean Coyle 4/03/2023 6:47 AM
    Failure to observe the natural world outside of media results in ignorance of the needs of the world around us. a documentary on nature cannot encompass the wildness of the world outside and can easily turn people away from respecting our environment and the need for conservation of our planet that provides us with the very air we need to breathe.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    How have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?

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    Sean Coyle 4/03/2023 6:44 AM
    My worst expenditure is easily fancy coffee in the morning when i'm up early enough to get it before my drive to work. I'm definitely working to reduce the number of time i spend money on it both because it's expensive and time consuming, but also to avoid adding to the demand for plastic lids and paper cup products.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

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    Sean Coyle 4/03/2023 6:42 AM
    I try and take time each morning to drink coffee or tea and sit outside or by my window. Often my commute to work gives me time to think about my plans for the week as well and consider the people in my life and how best to be present with them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

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    Sean Coyle 4/03/2023 6:40 AM
    "Cullman Caring for Kids" is a food bank and resources program intended to provide advocacy and social services resources to children in Cullman County, AL. They're a partner with United Way and an excellent resource to assist families in need of legal support, housing advocacy, and a voice for children in hard situations. I donate here regularly as i want to help ensure this resource continues to exist for people in need.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What was one nonprofit organization that was exciting to learn about?

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    Sean Coyle 4/03/2023 6:35 AM
    Spoke with Community of Hope encampment and service for individuals transitioning to permanent housing in Las Cruces, NM.

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      Jessica Jones 4/29/2023 4:23 PM
      That’s awesome. I wonder if we can get involved with them to help with jobs.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

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    Sean Coyle 4/03/2023 6:33 AM
    Took care of some socks and a shirt this weekend I'd been meaning to get around to!