helen dowding
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 107 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO10donationsmade
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UP TO132gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO12hoursvolunteered
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UP TO75minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO750minutesspent outdoors
helen's actions
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
Do at Home
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
Do at Home
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Health
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
Do at Home
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
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.
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.
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