Ecochallenge.org

2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

Rachel Lynn Golden

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
527 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

88

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

357

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

21

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

7.1

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

15

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Rachel Lynn's actions

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

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?
Rachel Lynn Golden 10/02/2019 7:07 PM
It does not surprise me, sadly. I would rather use that money to donate to candidates who will take action on social justice and climate change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Rachel Lynn Golden 10/02/2019 7:06 PM
Nuclear and natural gas, a little hydro power.

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