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2020 People's Ecochallenge
October 7 - October 28, 2020
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vivi g

Turning Point School - 7th Grade

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POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 284 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    220
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    31
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    75
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    5.0
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    33
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    28
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

vivi's actions

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

Do at Home

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

Do at Home

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

Do at Home

I will source 4 meal(s) each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Do at Home

I will enjoy 6 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Do at Home

I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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