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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Sylvia Chow

Hainesport School

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 551 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    70
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    560
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    3.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    140
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    630
    minutes
    being mindful

Sylvia's actions

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED -1
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Sylvia Chow 10/17/2019 9:09 AM
    The challenge is going great.

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    Sylvia Chow 10/17/2019 9:03 AM
    The EcoChallenge is very fun.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?

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    Sylvia Chow 10/10/2019 12:00 PM
    You can get others involved by recommending them.

  • Sylvia Chow's avatar
    Sylvia Chow 10/10/2019 11:58 AM
    I am enjoying the challenge.

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    Sylvia Chow 10/10/2019 11:57 AM
    This challenge is a good way to stay active.

  • Sylvia Chow's avatar
    Sylvia Chow 10/10/2019 11:25 AM
    I like participating in the EcoChallenge.

  • Sylvia Chow's avatar
    Sylvia Chow 10/07/2019 11:40 AM
    The EcoChallenge is very creative.

  • Sylvia Chow's avatar
    Sylvia Chow 10/04/2019 11:19 AM
    I enjoy doing the EcoChallenge.

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    Sylvia Chow 10/02/2019 12:00 PM
    The EcoChallenge is very fun.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Sylvia Chow 10/02/2019 11:50 AM
    I would eat less processed foods to save myself and the earth from plastic.