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October 7 - October 28, 2020
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October 7 - October 28, 2020

Solutions for Sustainability

Duke Energy

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 7,689
    TOTAL

team impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    107
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    584
    gallons of water
    have been saved
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    4.0
    hours
    volunteered
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    2.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    27
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    72
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    269
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    36
    miles
    traveled by foot
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    1,461
    minutes
    of additional sleep
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    7,579
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1,067
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    3,830
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    780
    minutes
    being mindful
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    2,310
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
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    21
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    33
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    12
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    6.6
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    1,977
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    167
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    6.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    2.0
    waste audits
    conducted
  • UP TO
    25
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    39
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Team Feed

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  • October 28 at 7:40 PM
    It’s difficult to understand vital impacts bc our culture is one of impulsiveness and not consciousness. We are not faced with the consequences of our habits and actions. It’s worth understanding how our Items are made and implementing more awareness and distinctions between wants and needs.
  • October 28 at 7:25 PM
    Went on vacation in the middle of this but tried to start and finish strong. Good job team!
  • October 28 at 4:06 PM
    I really enjoy going on video for my Teams meetings. I've met everyone virtually, so getting to know someone not just by their voice but also their face really helps in order to Earn trust within the team.
  • October 28 at 4:05 PM
    Federal & state incentives, less maintenance costs, fuel efficiency, but mostly - 50% less emissions!!
  • October 28 at 3:52 PM
    Instead of listening to respond, we need to listen where we're truly hearing and affirming the other person before jumping right into our tidbit to add. I observe myself doing this, unfortunately, so it's key to be mindful of the way you're listening so the other person feels supported.
  • October 28 at 3:48 PM
    Fruits available in the summer/early fall I usually miss the freshness of in the winter. Freezing apples from the farmer's market that are at peak quality right now are a great opportunity to experience those flavors later in the winter.
  • October 28 at 3:43 PM
    This challenge not only ignited my competitive side in a fun way, but was all-encompassing in terms of associating health/wellness with environmental mindfulness. In my mind, these elements go hand in hand and I'm really glad The People's Ecochallenge brought that to light.
  • October 28 at 3:19 PM
    I have really enjoyed this challenge! Walking outside and enjoying sunrises each morning has been a great way to start my day. Thanks to everyone for your participation
  • October 28 at 2:20 PM
    This has been a fun challenge.  My family now knows that they like all parts of the beet - not just the root.  We have enjoyed the leaves and stalks of the beets cooked in with all parts of the collard greens.
  • October 28 at 2:18 PM
    Spending time outside is a must for me but rarely do I spend time dwelling on the feelings of gratitude that come when I am outside.  By focusing on the gratitude - how lucky I am to live in a place with clear air and healthy streams - I have found that I feel more connected to the natural world in a deeper way and feel more stewardship over...

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