Petya Stankova
"The Earth is our home. It is up to us what home we will leave to our children."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,266 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO55disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO80minutesspent learning
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UP TO300minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO61plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO80plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Petya's actions
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Do at Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Do at Home
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
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.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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?
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Petya Stankova 10/28/2020 2:22 PMI'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this Ecochallenge! I learned a lot and became even more mindful about our environment, our climate and the plastic use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Petya Stankova 10/28/2020 2:11 PMWe have to become more mindful, change our thinking, take care of our planet and raise children who will care about the environment and lead the world with more care and compassion. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Toilet Tank BankName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Petya Stankova 10/28/2020 1:39 PMThe weather has changed noticeably. Recently an important lake near a big city got dry and left thousand people without access to drinking water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Learn About the Impact of Old RefrigerantsWhy are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?
Petya Stankova 10/28/2020 1:16 PMOld refrigerants cause damage to the ozone layer and contribute to global warming :( -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Petya Stankova 10/28/2020 1:07 PMI use public transportation, walk or ride bike always when possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go Get a Check UpHow do you practice self care?
Petya Stankova 10/27/2020 11:32 AMI listen to my favorite music, exercise regularly and try to do something I enjoy every day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Petya Stankova 10/27/2020 11:29 AMWe are all one and should take care of each other and of our planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Petya Stankova 10/27/2020 11:22 AMMany aspects of the environment can affect our health. We should choose wisely our food, friends, habits...