Carter Wynn
"There is no better time than now to educate, conserve, and advocate for our environment and the natural world!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,416 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO175minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO515minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO844gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO8.0conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1,230minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO260minutesspent 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.
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.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
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.
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.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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)
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.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
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.
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.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
Do at Home
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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Carter Wynn 10/28/2020 5:15 AMThis 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! -
Carter Wynn 10/26/2020 9:21 AMWe have some really crazy weather right now! It went from being pretty warm to pretty cold in a matter of a few days. -
Carter Wynn 10/25/2020 8:23 PMOnly a few more days left everyone! Let's keep working hard and make our way up the leaderboard. -
Carter Wynn 10/23/2020 3:50 AMIt is looking to be another beautiful fall day today. Get out and enjoy it everyone! -
Carter Wynn 10/22/2020 5:11 AMIt 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. -
Carter Wynn 10/21/2020 9:17 AMI can't believe there is only one week left of this Ecochallenge. Time sure does fly by. -
Carter Wynn 10/20/2020 7:06 PMIt was a very lovely day outside today! I hope you all could get out and enjoy it. -
Carter Wynn 10/19/2020 4:01 PMI hope everyone is doing well and enjoying seeing the products of being sustainable! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Carter Wynn 10/15/2020 6:09 AMOne 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. -
Carter Wynn 10/15/2020 6:04 AMI'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!