

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
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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 QUESTIONFoodAn 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 QUESTIONFoodWhat 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 TrackHow 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.