Ella Eslamian

Bruins For the Future

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Ella's actions

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Cook With Seaweed

Seaweed Farming

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Fund Family Planning

Family Planning and Education

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Visit the Coast

Macroalgae Protection and Restoration

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

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?

Ella Eslamian 4/29/2025 10:15 AM
This week, I made a small but meaningful change. I started bringing a reusable container with me whenever I grab takeout, which I realized is quite often. I realized how much single-use packaging I was going through, especially on busy days when cooking wasn’t realistic.

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- CHARLOTTE GAYNER 4/29/2025 10:18 PM
  Hi Ella! It really is amazing how much we use and do not realize! I started to do the same, and order a smaller meal when I did not bring a container with me. It has also helped me lower my food waste.
  
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- Taylor Martin 4/29/2025 10:26 AM
  Wow, Ella! This is definitely a meaningful change that I need to start doing as well. It is interesting how something so small can make a difference in the environment. I am going to try this next week:)
  
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Ella Eslamian 4/29/2025 10:14 AM
I joined the eco challenge and chose the actions that I did because I’ve always felt that small changes can add up to make a big impact. Growing up, I saw my family be really mindful about the environment, from recycling to conserving water, and it stuck with me. But I realized that there are still a lot of habits I could be doing better with, like reducing my plastic use and being more energy-conscious.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

What coastal site did you visit and what did you learn while there?
Ella Eslamian 4/29/2025 9:56 AM
This week’s challenge sent me to the coast to learn about macroalgae protection and restoration. I went to La Jolla Cove in San Diego. It was really eye-opening walking along the beach and noticing the patches of seaweed. Some areas had tons of it, and others barely had any.
I learned that macroalgae and kelp are very important for ocean health. It helps protect coastlines from erosion, supports marine life, and absorbs carbon. However, pollution and climate change are making the underwater forests struggle. It was a good reminder of how fragile these coastal ecosystems are and how much we can do to help protect them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Ella Eslamian 4/29/2025 9:52 AM
I spent a little time this week learning about micro wind turbines. I had no idea how useful they could be. They’re small enough to go on rooftops or tall buildings and can still generate a decent amount of energy just from the wind up there! It is super cool that the Eiffel Tower has them now. I feel like they could go on top of schools, office buildings, or even those giant parking garages. It’s not a fix-all, but it’s one of those things that, if we used it in more places, could actually make a difference.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Ella Eslamian 4/29/2025 9:48 AM
For this week’s challenge, I went on a 30-minute walk every day, and honestly, I loved it! It was beautiful. It gave me a chance to unplug and just notice things around me, like the random flowers growing through the sidewalk cracks, or how many people are out walking their dogs at the same time every day. I also noticed how not walkable some parts of my neighborhood are. Uneven sidewalks, barely any shade, and a few crosswalks that feel a little sketchy. It made me think how much better walking could be if cities actually prioritized it—like more trees, more benches, and safer crossings would make a huge difference.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education

When family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
Ella Eslamian 4/29/2025 9:44 AM
Family planning is definitely a civil rights issue. Everyone deserves the right to make decisions about their own body and future. It’s not just about healthcare. It’s about access, autonomy, and having a voice/being heard. When systems actually listen to what women say and want, instead of making decisions for them, it improves everything (education, opportunity, and health). It’s basic respect. And it is crazy to me that it is a controversial topic.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

What recipe did you make and how did it turn out? Will you cook with seaweed again?
Ella Eslamian 4/29/2025 9:40 AM
This week’s eco challenge was to cook with seaweed—and I made sushi for the first time! I kept it simple with avocado, cucumber, and carrots wrapped in nori and sushi rice. It was a little messy (rolling is harder than it looks), but so fun and yummy. I didn’t realize how versatile and sustainable seaweed is. It’s good for you and the planet, since it helps capture carbon and support ocean ecosystems. I will definitely be cooking with seaweed again.

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