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Welcome to 2019 People's Ecochallenge!

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2019 People's Ecochallenge
October 2 - October 23, 2019
BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF's avatar

BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF

MSR DESIGN

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,167 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    22
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    22
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    88
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    4.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    92
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    22
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

BETH's actions

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
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?

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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/22/2019 1:26 PM
    This challenge has been a great way to break some of my current habits and form better, more sustainable practices moving forward.  
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?
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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/21/2019 6:31 AM
    I try to get a balance of good sleep and exercise as much as I can.  I am appreciating time to mentally rejuvenate now too.
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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/17/2019 6:23 AM
    It's always an extra step to make sure I turn off all the lights in the house for the day before I leave - but a small step that I'm seeing pay off.  I'm excited about the growing potential of smart homes and the ability to turn on/off things remotely as needed.
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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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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/16/2019 6:29 AM
    I have been impressed lately at the number of meat substitute options out there that actually taste pretty good!  Black bean or other plant based  alternatives are way better for the environment and are quite delicious!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/14/2019 7:08 AM
    We love taking our young one to new places and it makes us see things through a renewed focus.  Understanding the pieces - big and small - of the outdoors is humbling and exhilarating. 
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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/14/2019 7:05 AM
    The MSR Design team is cranking away at earning points for the ECOchallenge! Let's keep it up!
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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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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/14/2019 7:04 AM
    With a toddler in the house it's a bit harder to drop the thermostat set point so everyone is comfortable, but we use extra layers and blankets to keep the temperature as low as possible in the winter.  Vacancy sensors and light timers are our next steps to reduce our electric load.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy From a Farmers Market
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/11/2019 11:05 AM
    Eating less meat and more locally grown produce will not only make a greater impact on the environment, but also make me healthier as well.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Switch to Cold Water
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/10/2019 11:19 AM
    Saving money on energy efficient decisions allows me to save to other cosmetic home improvement projects.  Someday soon I hope to install an electric vehicle charging station at my home for convenient overnight charging.
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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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    BETH PIPING PLOVER ROLOFF 10/10/2019 11:17 AM
    In addition to choosing LED light bulbs, I also look for Energy Star rated appliances.
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