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Welcome to 2019 People's Ecochallenge!

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2019 People's Ecochallenge
October 2 - October 23, 2019
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shalonda clark

Brandywine Staff

"My mission is to be a Healthier me by eating right and exercising 3 times a week."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 250 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    68
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    8.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.4
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    2.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    8.0
    whole food meals
    consumed

shalonda's actions

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED -1
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    shalonda clark 10/19/2019 4:13 AM
    It has ben cold so adjusting the thermostat has been questionable 
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    shalonda clark 10/19/2019 4:12 AM
    Eating less meat is the hardest thing to do.
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    shalonda clark 10/19/2019 4:10 AM
    It has been a struggle but I’ve made it through
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing 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?
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    shalonda clark 10/14/2019 4:28 AM
    I can start by eating less meat, and continue to unplug all of my unused devices
     
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Adjust the Thermostat
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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    shalonda clark 10/14/2019 4:25 AM
    Each day I turn my computer completely off. I turn off the television and turn off my surge protectors also. I make sure every light is turn off before bed and I only turn the lights on at night when needed
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
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    shalonda clark 10/14/2019 4:23 AM
    In my neighborhood they have people that sign you up for clean energy protest. I will continue to sign the petitions
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    shalonda clark 10/14/2019 4:14 AM
    I’ve done well with meal prepping and making sure I have a meatless meal daily. This week I had smoothies for breakfast every morning. I think I will continue to do this. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
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    shalonda clark 10/09/2019 6:23 PM
    This is a question I've often wonder about . 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Whole Foods Diet
    Michael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this idea?
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    shalonda clark 10/09/2019 6:22 PM
    I think it is better to do what's best for you health and it Starts with eating right. As they say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Weekly Meal Planning
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
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    shalonda clark 10/09/2019 6:21 PM
    No it does not surprise me. That amount of money could be out away for my childs education.
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