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Welcome to 2020 People's Ecochallenge!

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2020 People's Ecochallenge
October 7 - October 28, 2020
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angelina acosta

West Campus Green Team

"go green!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 471 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    312
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    650
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    4.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    6.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    130
    minutes
    spent learning

angelina's actions

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Waste

Gather recyclables at public places

My goal is to collect recyclables not only at home, but also from public places when the objects are not my own. I chose this action because there are many plastic bottles or cans left behind at my sports games or thrown into the garbage instead of a recycling can

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Forgiveness

Do at Home

I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

Do at Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

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 4 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants

Do at Home

I will spend 20 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Do at Home

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

Do at Home

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

Do at Home

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:59 PM
    I am so happy green team decided to make us a part of this challenge because it made me more aware of ways we can help the earth and the impact we can make in other people's lives.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal
    How does being playful with others enrich your life?
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    angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:45 PM
    Being involved in family games is a frequent occurrence in my family and I find it such a fun way to laugh and spend time together while adding a competitive factor to the game. I especially love playing family games because it is a time solely meant to spend time with one another and listen to important conversation which I feel is overlooked too much.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
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    angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:41 PM
    Throughout the challenge I have found that going on walks daily is a good way to relax your mind and try not to focus on stressful things in life. I typically go walking with my dog and it is great to really get to see and know the natural beauty in your own neighborhood. I have also found when walking that it is an easy way to meet new people in your neighborhood and engage in friendly conversation. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal
    How has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
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    angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:39 PM
    I found that truly taking time to forgive myself and other people instead of just pushing off my frustration makes for a more understanding mindset. This way you can try to completely perceive situations and maybe understand where another person was coming from in a situation. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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    angelina acosta 10/28/2020 11:09 AM
    Practicing gratitude keeps me motivated to continue making the world better since simply telling someone that their work is appreciated will help them to feel like someone recognizes their work. I think if everyone did this to at least one person each day it would help people to be more motivated and have a more positive outlook on their job, instead of only focusing on negative aspects.
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