2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Sally Mejia

"It's our duty to save the earth's resources to pass on to the next generation. Change starts today and with me. Count me in!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
963 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

246

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

30

hours

volunteered
UP TO

1.0

lightbulb

replaced
UP TO

1.0

locally sourced meal

consumed
UP TO

40

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

690

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

226

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

4.9

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

76

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

27

whole food meals

consumed

Sally's actions

Community

Local Food Drive

I will put together a food drive for a local senior center. This food drive will help local seniors with having food during this pandemic as they are limited in going out in public.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

Do at Home

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

Do at Home

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Sign Up to Vote

Do at Home

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Offset for Climate Justice

Do at Home

Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

Do at Home

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

Do at Home

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Family Game Hour

Do at Home

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

Do at Home

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Do at Home

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Do at Home

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

Do at Home

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

Do at Home

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

Do at Home

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Do at Home

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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
Health Take Control

How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?

Sally Mejia 10/28/2020 2:56 PM

A healthy environment allows us to be physically and mentally healthy. Fresh air, sunshine, healthy foods all contribute to a balance.

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Sally Mejia 10/27/2020 6:12 PM

Going great. We're collecting a lot of food donations for the nearby Senior Center. The residents are excited to participate.

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Sally Mejia 10/27/2020 6:12 PM

We live on a beautiful island with thousands of years of history. It's our duty and responsibility to preserve it.

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Sally Mejia 10/23/2020 8:18 PM

A good reminder that taking care of ourselves, each other and the earth are all combined.

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Sally Mejia 10/23/2020 8:10 PM

I think we should have EcoChallenge during the 4 seasons of the year to remind us to conserve energy.

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Sally Mejia 10/21/2020 4:01 PM

Great - we started a food bank drive at work today! It's wonderful to participate in helping our community.

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Sally Mejia 10/17/2020 7:32 PM

Saving plastic bottles by using a reusable container.

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Sally Mejia 10/16/2020 7:28 PM

It really makes you think about the impact you have on the environment and how to take care of yourself by nurturing yourself physically and emotionally.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Sign Up to Vote

Why is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?

Sally Mejia 10/16/2020 7:27 PM

Voting for politicians who believe in science and climate change. Doing research on who those are before voting.

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Sally Mejia 10/16/2020 7:24 PM

I've been sharing things I've learned on here with family and friends.

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