Bill Yee
"My goal is challenge myself to reduce waste going into the landfill and my carbon foot print."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO4.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO3.0donationsmade
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UP TO150gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO67milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO67milestraveled by foot
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UP TO421minutesspent exercising
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UP TO183minutesspent learning
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UP TO85pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO66more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Bill's actions
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.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 1 conversations.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
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I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Community
Express My Support
Do at Home
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Community
Join My Neighborhood Association
Do at Home
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
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!
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
Do at Home
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Do at Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
Do at Home
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
Do at Home
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 25 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Health
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 9:56 AMEating more fruit and vegetables has able our family to eat healthier and lose weight. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 9:55 AMPending on your life style, as informed consumer will can make wiser choices of the food you purchase. Knowing if the food is being organically produces or not or how the treat their animals are things to consider when buying local. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join My Neighborhood AssociationHow can your community support inclusive decision making?
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 9:48 AMCurrently the seats on our HOA board of directors are held by the developer. The community residents are petitioning to have representation on the board so we can be heard. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Express My SupportWhat sustainability issues are most pressing or prominent where you live?
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 9:45 AMI recently moved to a community were Recycling is not required. I have reached our to our community leaders to express my concerns and requested they consider instituting a recycling program. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Raise Money For a NonprofitHow do/can Ecochallenge.org programs help you develop a stronger sense of community?
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 9:42 AMParticipating in the ecochallenge has made me more connected to my community. I have met more neighbors in the process and appreciate the local business more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 9:40 AMThe conversation was more robust and impactful. I got more out of the discussion without any distractions and really trying to listen what they were saying. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Sign Up to VoteWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 9:32 AMVoting is important right that needs to be exercised. Voting for the right people will help shape our environment. -
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 9:26 AMHope everyone is feeling good about the ecochallenge. it has opened my eyes to a lot of things -
Bill Yee 10/28/2020 4:50 AMIt may be the last day of the ecochallenge but everyone should continue to do their part to improve the world around us.