Ecochallenge.org

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Malaya Brannon

Team ESR 141

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
211 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

2.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill

Malaya's actions

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

Do at Home

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

Do at Home

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Skip the Straw

Do at Home

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

Do at Home

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Do at Home

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Core Values

Do at Home

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
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
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Engage In Active Listening

What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 2:27 PM

It's good to actively listen to someone because you would want them to actively listen to you when you're talking. Knowing that you guys both are actively listening will make a better conversation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 2:24 PM

A fuel efficient vehicle would help the air quality and let out less Air Pollutants.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Core Values

What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 2:22 PM

My 3 core values are respect, honesty, and trust. My dad imbedded these core values in me when I was younger.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:36 PM

It makes me feel good that I am contributing to change because using a reusable coffee cup makes a big change even though it seems little.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:32 PM

Every time I go grocery shopping I bring my set of reusable bags for my groceries and If I forget them then I use a paper bag. I never use plastic bags.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Skip the Straw

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:30 PM

In my house we recycle things and have a compost bin set up. I also reuse by turning old containers into tupperware. I also craft old clothes into new clothes.

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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?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:27 PM

When I eat healthy foods I have more energy throughout the day. Meat overall is not good for our bodies and is very unhealthy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Car Share

Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, school, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:25 PM

I often carpool with neighbor and with my roommate when we grocery shop or are going to the same area of town.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go Get a Check Up

How do you practice self care?

Malaya Brannon 10/27/2020 1:23 PM

I make sure to go to the doctors every few months to make sure everything is going okay with my body.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Malaya Brannon 10/11/2020 6:10 PM

Some barriers may include remembering to use the water bottle but I can make this a permanent habit by buying a hydro flask. Since its so expensive I'm definitely going to remember to use it. It's a good investment.

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