

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
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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 QUESTIONCommunityWhat 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!