Ecochallenge.org

2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

Emma Hodge

HP Corvallis

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
321 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

6.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

285

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

4.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

240

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

5.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

240

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

270

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

480

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

8.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Emma's actions

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Install Alternative Energy

Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

COMPLETED 0
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Emma Hodge 10/04/2019 4:15 PM

I am able to interact with others when walking, rather than driving. It is also nice to be able to take in the scenery and see all the small changes that I would have missed if I was driving.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Emma Hodge 10/04/2019 4:11 PM

I am better able to enjoy my food when not eating with distractions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Emma Hodge 10/04/2019 4:10 PM

I'd like to preserve some produce from my family's garden, including pears and cucumbers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Emma Hodge 10/04/2019 4:08 PM

I practice self care by exercising at least 3 times a week.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Limit Social Media

Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?

Emma Hodge 10/03/2019 4:00 PM

I feel more productive, and have noticed I am able to get more things done.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Say No to Plastic Straws

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Emma Hodge 10/03/2019 3:58 PM

Single-use items I use on a regular basis include coffee cups and paper plates. A reusable coffee mug could be substituted for coffee cups. Ceramic plates could be used instead of paper plates.

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