Ecochallenge.org

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Maria Bustos

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
157 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

160

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

51

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Maria's actions

Waste

Compost Food Waste

Do at Home

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

Do at Home

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 8
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

Reduce Refined Sugar

Do at Home

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Maria Bustos 10/28/2020 1:15 PM
I think I need to learn more about this.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Maria Bustos 10/28/2020 1:13 PM
be greatful and kind with others.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Maria Bustos 10/28/2020 1:07 PM
Yes, I am getting better and my goals is to reduce the consumption of sugar.

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