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October 7 - October 28, 2020

"There is no better time than now to educate, conserve, and advocate for our environment and the natural world!"

Carter's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,416 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    175
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    5.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    5.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    2.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    8.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    6.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1,230
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    515
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    844
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    260
    minutes
    spent learning

Carter's actions

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

Do at Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-Friendly Gardening

Do at Home

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Engage In Active Listening

Do at Home

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

Do at Home

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

Do at Home

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in My Community

Do at Home

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

Do at Home

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Plant Trees

Do at Home

I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Organize a Course

Do at Home

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

Do at Home

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Research Local Waste Sites

Do at Home

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

Do at Home

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Do at Home

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

Do at Home

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

Do at Home

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Carter Wynn's avatar
    Carter Wynn 10/28/2020 5:15 AM
    This has been an awesome Ecochallenge and I can't believe it is the last day! I hope everyone else enjoyed it as well. Even though the challenge is over, let's keep being sustainable and let's keep making our planets natural world a better place!

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    Carter Wynn 10/26/2020 9:21 AM
    We have some really crazy weather right now! It went from being pretty warm to pretty cold in a matter of a few days. 

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    Carter Wynn 10/25/2020 8:23 PM
    Only a few more days left everyone! Let's keep working hard and make our way up the leaderboard.

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    Carter Wynn 10/23/2020 3:50 AM
    It is looking to be another beautiful fall day today. Get out and enjoy it everyone!

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    Carter Wynn 10/22/2020 5:11 AM
    It is quite foggy this morning! It gives the forest a sense of eeriness and beauty all at the same time and it is excellent for getting some unique photos.

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    Carter Wynn 10/21/2020 9:17 AM
    I can't believe there is only one week left of this Ecochallenge. Time sure does fly by.

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    Carter Wynn 10/20/2020 7:06 PM
    It was a very lovely day outside today! I hope you all could get out and enjoy it.

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    Carter Wynn 10/19/2020 4:01 PM
    I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying seeing the products of being sustainable! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?

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    Carter Wynn 10/15/2020 6:09 AM
    One thing I can do to help my community become more sustainable is provide free, education outreach programs so people can learn about what practices in sustainability would best suit our community. 

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    Carter Wynn 10/15/2020 6:04 AM
    I'm very happy with how this Ecochallenge is going! As a team we are over 10,000 points now! Let's keep up the great work everyone!