Shawna Troyer
"To encourage, engage, and equip others to believe in the possibilities."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 889 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO255minutesspent learning
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO387gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
Shawna's actions
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 5 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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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Shawna Troyer 10/20/2019 6:21 PMToday I've got nothing. Volunteered 6.5 hours at an event. I spent money I really didn't need to. I'm done with today. Hope everyone had a great weekend! -
Shawna Troyer 10/19/2019 3:56 PMI'm hoping to make time tonight to learn a new method of processing food. A friend gaveme a bunch of carrots from her garden. Canning seems to require a pressure cooker which i don't have, but dehydrating or freezing are viable options. Both require blanching the carrots first which I've never done. *crossing fingers* -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn 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?
Shawna Troyer 10/19/2019 3:51 PMThe food waste doesn't surprise me. I need to try harder to avoid food waste. There are tons of ways is rather use the money - travel, weekend away, classes. -
Shawna Troyer 10/17/2019 11:25 PMNeeds vs wants... i wanted to scream and find kickboxing equipment. Since I couldn't do either - I needed hot cocoa and somebody else to cook for me. So I took myself to Denny,s. Though ❤ people at the next table heard me tell my waiter i had a bad afternoon and needed hot cocoa - so they surprised me by paying my bill, and hoped it would brighten my day. It did! ❤
I know this is stretching "needs vs wants" but sometimes that's what it is. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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Shawna Troyer 10/16/2019 7:27 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Shawna Troyer 10/16/2019 7:25 PMMentally it helps distance oneself from the daily grind and gives a burst of positivity for doing something for the planet. Physically it's quite a workout! Spiritually? It helps reconnect with earth and one could turn it into a meditative and prayerful experience. Sadly I was too focused on the physical aspect of actually digging and planting trees that I didn't appreciate the spiritual aspect at the time. -
Shawna Troyer 10/15/2019 4:21 PMOne pound equals one pint. Who knew? (My mathematically inclined friend new from a kids rhyme he learned). 3 lbs of chopped up plums makes 1 pint of BBQ sauce. I've made at least 16 pints of BBQ sauce this year. -
Shawna Troyer 10/13/2019 4:02 AMNever go shopping when hungry - we all know this! - but I do it anyways. Yesterday a quick "I'm running into the store to check ingredients on a spice I purchased previously, not buying anything" turned into a $30 shopping spree. Oops. -
Shawna Troyer 10/12/2019 8:17 AMHappy Saturday! Hope everyone gets out to enjoy the beautiful weather.