Ecochallenge.org

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Barbara Mercolini

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
286 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

70

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

5.5

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

365

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

120

minutes

spent learning

Barbara's actions

Simplicity

Research Impact Investing

Do at Home

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

Do at Home

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Nurture Self-Compassion

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

Do at Home

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

Do at Home

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
Barbara Mercolini 10/09/2020 9:12 AM
Yes, I'd like to help to clean up the environment from trash, plastics, etc...

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Barbara Mercolini 10/09/2020 9:10 AM
I feel happier and can return to my work with a clearer mind.

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