Ecochallenge.org

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Dylan L

Turning Point School - 7th Grade

"My goal is to continue to help the environment."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
396 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

10

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

3.3

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning

Dylan 's actions

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Research Voter Suppression

Do at Home

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Track My Purchases

Do at Home

I will spend 3 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

Do at Home

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Do at Home

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

Do at Home

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 10 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

Do at Home

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 3 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 3
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
Simplicity

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Dylan L 10/15/2020 9:31 AM
I would like to reflect more on how I can help the environment.

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- Meredith K 10/19/2020 9:16 AM
  SAMEEEE mermaid sisters
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

What are the ways in which voters are prohibited from or discouraged from voting in your region and/or state? What could be done to get rid of these barriers?
Dylan L 10/15/2020 9:19 AM
This year a lot of polling areas are being shut down to prevent voters from voting, and to make it harder for voters to cast their votes.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Dylan L 10/12/2020 9:13 AM
Ie noticed that I have been careful about my purchases, for example one of my few purchases was buying a backpack which is necessary to carry my school materials.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Dylan L 10/08/2020 9:14 AM
My main core values are respect, kindness, and gratefulness.

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