Ecochallenge.org

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

MARIA ALBULESCU

WBA Property and Store Planning

"Challenge myself to practice deeper sustainability and to contribute as much good as possible."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
988 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

36

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted
UP TO

24

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

1,575

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

37

conversations

with people
UP TO

300

minutes

spent learning

MARIA's 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

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a Watch Party

Do at Home

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Organize a Course

Do at Home

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 60 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Learn About Constructive Communication

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Talk To My Friends and Colleagues

Do at Home

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 3 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

COMPLETED 22
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 2 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Personal Waste Audit

Do at Home

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

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

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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

Do at Home

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 22
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
Community Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

How is equality for trans, femme, and nonbinary people important to a just and sustainable society?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/28/2020 8:42 PM

It is very important to make everyone feel inclusive in the society no matter of their sexual orientation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health More Fruits and Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/27/2020 3:48 AM

A healthy diet can benefit your physical, mental and social well-being in powerful ways.
Reducing meat consumption can help significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/27/2020 3:34 AM

Switch to smart light bulbs.
Use a smart thermostat.
Upgrade your heating and cooling system.
Use a laptop instead of a desktop computer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Family Game Hour

How does being playful with others enrich your life?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/27/2020 3:28 AM

Makes me more connected and understating of others.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Talk To My Friends and Colleagues

What makes you feel connected to your neighborhood, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/27/2020 3:27 AM

Sharing the same area with my neighbors and always looking for ways to help each other.
Being part of a community environmental sustainability team with likeminded people.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/27/2020 3:16 AM

Gratitude is simply taking time to think about all the positive things in your life. Rather than ruminating on the negatives.
Research shows it is the single most powerful method of increasing happiness.
Having an attitude of gratitude doesn’t cost any money. It doesn’t take much time. But the benefits of gratitude are enormous.
Positive psychology research has shown that gratitude touches on many aspects of our lives. Our emotions. Personality. Social dynamics. Career success and health. All of these can contribute to increasing our basic happiness.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

What did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/27/2020 3:07 AM

The movements for racial justice and for environmental sustainability are inextricably linked, since communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and have not always benefited from climate and clean energy programs.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/26/2020 1:59 PM

Working from home helps me save all the money I used to spend on clothes. I'm wearing clothes that I haven't wore in a long time and mixing them in ways that make them look different all the time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Forgiveness

How has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/25/2020 6:49 PM

Understanding the need to forgive is the first step in the process! Forgiveness has a positive impact on emotional health, well-being, and empathy for others.
One moment of anger can wipe out a lifetime of merit. Dalai Lama

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Go for a Daily Walk Outside

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?

MARIA ALBULESCU 10/20/2020 9:46 AM

Walking outside is definitely a stress reliever for me. I listen to books or podcasts when I walk and I find it very relaxing.

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